Loading map...
UIO → GYE
Which side of the plane to sit from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito) to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the 'Avenue of the Volcanoes,' featuring some of the world's most impressive snow-capped peaks and the highest point on Earth relative to the center.
Search flights from UIO to GYE
Cotopaxi Volcano
One of the world's highest active volcanoes, known for its near-perfect symmetrical cone and permanent glacier.
Antisana Volcano
A massive glacier-covered stratovolcano that dominates the eastern skyline shortly after takeoff from UIO.
Chimborazo
Ecuador's highest peak; its summit is the point on Earth's surface closest to the sun due to the equatorial bulge.
Inter-Andean Valley
A patchwork of vibrant green agricultural fields and rural villages nestled between the eastern and western cordilleras.
Tungurahua
An active volcano often seen venting steam or ash in the distance towards the south-central Andes.
Book an early morning flight (06:00 - 08:00) as the Andes are typically clear of clouds before the midday heat. Sit several rows behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of Chimborazo, which appears roughly halfway through the short 35-50 minute flight.
Get eSIMs for Ecuador
Get eSIMs for Ecuador
Cloud Forests
The lush, misty slopes of the Western Cordillera as the terrain drops toward the Pacific coast.
Illinizas Peaks
A pair of dramatic volcanic mountains (North and South) that provide a rugged contrast to the skyline.
Guayas River Delta
The massive waterway system that opens up into the Gulf of Guayaquil as the plane begins its final descent.
Downtown Guayaquil
Aerial views of the Malecon 2000 and the Santa Ana Hill lighthouse during the approach to GYE.
If flying in the late afternoon, this side offers spectacular sunset views over the Pacific horizon. Watch for the dramatic 'drop' in altitude as the plane leaves the highlands and crosses the western ridge into the tropical lowlands within minutes.
Book Hotels in GuayaquilDistance: 282 km (175 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: UIO (-0.129166666667, -78.3575)
Arrival: GYE (-2.15741991997, -79.88359832760001)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.