GYE
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
Guayaquil · EcuadorICAO SEGU
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is an airport serving Guayaquil, Ecuador, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 2° 9' 26.7" S, 79° 53' 1.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 meters) above sea level. With 19 direct destinations served by 10 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Guayaquil (GMT-5).
Destinations
19
Airlines
10
Elevation ft
19/ 6m
America/Guayaquil
GMT-5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
GYE
ICAO Code
SEGU
City
Guayaquil
Country
Ecuador
Elevation
19 ft
Local Time
11:28 AM (GMT-5)
Coordinates
Latitude:-2.1574°
Longitude:-79.8836°
Popular Routes from GYE
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UIO | Quito, Ecuador | 175 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 72 kg | View |
| SCY | San Cristóbal, Ecuador | 678 mi | 1h 47m | short-haul | 278 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 6,110 mi | 12h 24m | long-haul | 1475 kg | View |
| BOG | Bogota, Colombia | 616 mi | 1h 40m | short-haul | 253 kg | View |
| CLO | Cali, Colombia | 460 mi | 1h 22m | short-haul | 189 kg | View |
| GPS | Galapagos, Ecuador | 727 mi | 1h 53m | short-haul | 299 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 2,970 mi | 6h 27m | long-haul | 717 kg | View |
| LIM | Lima, Peru | 704 mi | 1h 50m | short-haul | 289 kg | View |
| MAD | Madrid, Spain | 5,601 mi | 11h 26m | long-haul | 1352 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 1,922 mi | 4h 18m | medium-haul | 483 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at GYE
10 active airlines serving José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport.
Aerolane
XLEcuador
Aerolineas Galapagos (Aerogal)
2KEcuador
Air France
AFFrance
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
LAN Airlines
LAChile
TAME
EQEcuador
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa International Airport | ETR | Santa Rosa | Ecuador | 143 km |
| Mariscal Lamar Airport | CUE | Cuenca | Ecuador | 129 km |
| Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport | TBP | Tumbes | Peru | 164 km |
| Coronel E Carvajal Airport | XMS | Macas | Ecuador | 197 km |
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport | MEC | Manta | Ecuador | 161 km |
| Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport | LOH | La Toma (Catamayo) | Ecuador | 211 km |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | Latacunga | Ecuador | 198 km |
| General Rivadeneira Airport | ESM | Esmeraldas | Ecuador | 348 km |
Other Airports in Ecuador
Francisco De Orellana Airport
OCCCoca
Mariscal Lamar Airport
CUECuenca
General Rivadeneira Airport
ESMEsmeraldas
Seymour Airport
GPSGalapagos
Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport
LOHLa Toma (Catamayo)
Cotopaxi International Airport
LTXLatacunga
Coronel E Carvajal Airport
XMSMacas
Eloy Alfaro International Airport
MECManta
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
UIOQuito
San Cristóbal Airport
SCYSan Cristóbal
Santa Rosa International Airport
ETRSanta Rosa
Jumandy Airport
TNWTena
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 2° 9' 26.7" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 79° 53' 1.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -2.157420
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -79.883598
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 11:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 19 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 6 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport?
The IATA code for José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is GYE, and its ICAO code is SEGU. The airport is located in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
How many destinations can you fly to from GYE?
There are 19 direct destinations available from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
What airlines fly from GYE?
There are 10 airlines operating from GYE, including Aerolane, Aerolineas Galapagos (Aerogal), Air France, American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, and more.
What timezone is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in?
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is in the America/Guayaquil timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport?
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 meters) above sea level.
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