GYE to UIO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is 283 km (176 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 50m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (UIO to GYE).
How far is it from Guayaquil to Quito?
The great-circle distance between José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is 283 km (176 mi, 153 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from GYE to UIO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. UIO is roughly northeast of GYE.
How is the GYE to UIO route written in code?
The pair is written GYE-UIO in IATA codes and SEGU-SEQM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is GYE (SEGU), Mariscal Sucre International Airport is UIO (SEQM).
| GYE | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | Mariscal Sucre International Airport |
| ICAO code | SEGU | SEQM |
| Country | Ecuador | Ecuador |
| Elevation | 19 ft | 7,841 ft |
| Rank by connections | #408 | #381 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
UIO sits 7,822 ft (2,384 m) higher than GYE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GYE to UIO
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2K | Aerolineas Galapagos (Aerogal) | GLG | Aerogal | Active |
| EQ | TAME | TAE | Tame | Active |
| IB | Iberia Airlines | IBE | Iberia | Active |
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
| LA | LAN Airlines | LAN | Lan | Active |
| XL | Aerolane | LNE | Lan Ecuador | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AF.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Guayaquil from Quito?
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) are 283 km (176 mi, 153 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GYE to UIO?
A typical nonstop flight between GYE and UIO takes about 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is UIO from GYE?
Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) lies roughly northeast of José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE).
Which airlines fly GYE to UIO?
6 airlines appear on the GYE-UIO route in the open dataset, including Aerolineas Galapagos (Aerogal), TAME, Iberia Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Guayaquil (GYE):
Other routes from Quito (UIO):
GYE airport code · UIO airport code · Busiest airports worldwide