APQ
Arapiraca
Brazil
4,739 km
2,945 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,739 km
2,945 mi / 2,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Maceio
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

APQ UIO
Airport Name Arapiraca Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code APQ UIO
ICAO Code SNAL SEQM
City Arapiraca Quito
Country Brazil Ecuador
Timezone America/Maceio America/Guayaquil
Elevation 886 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -9.780000, -36.630000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Arapiraca (APQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapiraca Airport (APQ) in Arapiraca, Brazil to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,739 kilometers (2,945 miles / 2,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Brazil with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:01 in Arapiraca, it's 15:01 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,314 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Arapiraca Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Arapiraca (APQ) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Arapiraca Airport (APQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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