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SAN to GYE: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Guayaquil (José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport)
3,426 mi
5,514 km · 2,977 nm
7h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,426 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 11m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- 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 SAN
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 SAN from GYE?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Guayaquil (GYE) is 3,426 miles (5,514 km, 2,977 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to GYE?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 11m 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 San Diego and Guayaquil?
Guayaquil is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to GYE?
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