ALC
Alicante
Spain
8,955 km
5,564 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,955 km
5,564 mi / 4,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

ALC UIO
Airport Name Alicante International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ALC UIO
ICAO Code LEAL SEQM
City Alicante Quito
Country Spain Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Guayaquil
Elevation 142 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.280000, -0.560000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Alicante (ALC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,955 kilometers (5,564 miles / 4,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Spain with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:45 in Alicante, it's 04:45 in Quito. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,058 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Alicante International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Alicante (ALC) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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