CKS
Carajas
Brazil
3,217 km
1,999 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,217 km
1,999 mi / 1,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Araguaina
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

CKS UIO
Airport Name Carajas Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CKS UIO
ICAO Code SBCJ SEQM
City Carajas Quito
Country Brazil Ecuador
Timezone America/Araguaina America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,064 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, -50.000000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Carajas (CKS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carajas Airport (CKS) in Carajas, Brazil to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,217 kilometers (1,999 miles / 1,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:02 in Carajas, it's 09:02 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,136 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Carajas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Carajas (CKS) follows a heading of 102° (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 Carajas Airport (CKS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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