ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
10,372 km
6,445 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,372 km
6,445 mi / 5,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

ARN UIO
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ARN UIO
ICAO Code ESSA SEQM
City Stockholm Quito
Country Sweden Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Guayaquil
Elevation 137 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Stockholm (ARN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,372 kilometers (6,445 miles / 5,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sweden 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 06:55 in Stockholm, it's 00:55 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 9,063 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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