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LHR to GYE: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Guayaquil (José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport)
5,882 mi
9,466 km · 5,111 nm
12h
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,882 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- GYE — José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport · Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near GYE
- SNC · General Ulpiano Paez Airport76 mi away
- MCH · General Manuel Serrano Airport77 mi away
- CUE · Mariscal Lamar Airport80 mi away
- PVO · Reales Tamarindos Airport87 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from GYE?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Guayaquil (GYE) is 5,882 miles (9,466 km, 5,111 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to GYE?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Guayaquil?
Guayaquil is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to GYE?
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