Distance From Playa Grande Airport to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, PKJ - GYE Distance

The distance from Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is 1458 miles or 2345 kilometers or 1266 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 Playa Grande ( Guatemala ) to Guayaquil ( Ecuador )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Playa Grande and Guayaquil takes around 3 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Playa Grande Airport, Playa Grande, Guatemala to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, Guayaquil, Ecuador is 3 hours 21 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 • PKJ - GYE

Kilometers		2345 km
Statute Miles		1458 miles
Nautical Miles		1266 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 21 minutes

Playa Grande Airport to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flight Route Map - PKJ to GYE Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Playa Grande, Guatemala and Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PKJ - GYE

Time difference between Playa Grande (Guatemala) and Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 1 Hours.
Guayaquil time is 1 Hours ahead of Playa Grande.

Location	Local Time
Playa Grande (Guatemala)	2025-12-16, 00:24:02 CST
Guayaquil (Ecuador)	2025-12-16, 01:24:02 -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

Playa Grande Airport (PKJ / MGPG) Playa Grande, Guatemala

Destination

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