Distance From Yamagata Airport to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, GAJ - GYE Distance

The distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is 8871 miles or 14276 kilometers or 7703 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Higashine ( Japan ) to Guayaquil ( Ecuador )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Higashine and Guayaquil takes around 20 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yamagata Airport, Higashine, Japan to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, Guayaquil, Ecuador is 20 hours 23 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GAJ - GYE

Kilometers		14276 km
Statute Miles		8871 miles
Nautical Miles		7703 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 23 minutes

Yamagata Airport to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flight Route Map - GAJ to GYE Flight Path

Location of Yamagata Airport & José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Higashine to Guayaquil nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Higashine, Japan and Guayaquil, Ecuador. .

Nonstop flight route between Higashine, Japan and Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAJ - GYE

Time difference between Higashine (Japan) and Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 14 Hours.
Guayaquil time is 14 Hours behind Higashine.

Location	Local Time
Higashine (Japan)	2025-04-08, 12:36:23 JST
Guayaquil (Ecuador)	2025-04-07, 22:36:23 -05

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Yamagata Airport (GAJ / RJSC) Higashine, Japan

Destination

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE / SEGU) Guayaquil, Ecuador