AEL
Albert Lea
United States
5,095 km
3,166 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,095 km
3,166 mi / 2,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AEL UIO
Airport Name Albert Lea Municipal Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AEL UIO
ICAO Code KAEL SEQM
City Albert Lea Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,261 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 43.680000, -93.370000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Albert Lea (AEL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,095 kilometers (3,166 miles / 2,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:47 in Albert Lea, it's 16:47 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,939 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Albert Lea Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Albert Lea (AEL) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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