Airport Comparison
| UIO | YQU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre | Grande Prairie Airport |
| IATA Code | UIO | YQU |
| ICAO Code | SEQM | CYQU |
| City | Quito | Grande Prairie |
| Country | Ecuador | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 9,200 ft | 2,195 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.130000, -78.360000 | 55.180000, -118.890000 |
Quito (UIO) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 7,161 kilometers (4,449 miles / 3,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Ecuador with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 01:36 in Quito, it's 23:36 in Grande Prairie.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,005 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 134° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.