COV
Covilha Airport
Portugal
8,408 km
5,224 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,408 km
5,224 mi / 4,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
257°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

COV UIO
Airport Name Covilha Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code COV UIO
ICAO Code LPCV SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Portugal Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,572 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 40.260000, -7.480000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Covilha Airport (COV) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Covilha Airport (COV) in Covilha Airport, Portugal to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,408 kilometers (5,224 miles / 4,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Portugal 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 09:22 in Covilha Airport, it's 03:22 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 7,628 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Covilha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Covilha Airport (COV) follows a heading of 48° (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 Covilha Airport (COV) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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