ALD
Fortaleza
Peru
1,626 km
1,010 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,626 km
1,010 mi / 878 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Lima
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALD UIO
Airport Name Alerta Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ALD UIO
ICAO Code SPAR SEQM
City Fortaleza Quito
Country Peru Ecuador
Timezone America/Lima America/Guayaquil
Elevation 797 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -11.680000, -69.330000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Fortaleza (ALD) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alerta Airport (ALD) in Fortaleza, Peru to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,626 kilometers (1,010 miles / 878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:23 in Fortaleza, it's 21:23 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,403 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Alerta Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Fortaleza (ALD) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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