UIO
Quito
Ecuador
6,494 km
4,035 miles
YYM
Cowley
Canada
Distance
6,494 km
4,035 mi / 3,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO YYM
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Cowley Airport
IATA Code UIO YYM
ICAO Code SEQM CYYM
City Quito Cowley
Country Ecuador Canada
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Edmonton
Elevation 9,200 ft 3,876 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 49.640000, -114.090000

Quito (UIO) to Cowley (YYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Cowley Airport (YYM) in Cowley, Canada is 6,494 kilometers (4,035 miles / 3,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 20:09 in Quito, it's 18:09 in Cowley.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,324 feet between the two airports. Cowley 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 Cowley (YYM) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 137° (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 Cowley Airport (YYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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