LOB
Los Andes
Chile
3,723 km
2,313 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,723 km
2,313 mi / 2,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LOB UIO
Airport Name San Rafael Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LOB UIO
ICAO Code SCAN SEQM
City Los Andes Quito
Country Chile Ecuador
Timezone America/Santiago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,461 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -32.810000, -70.650000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Los Andes (LOB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Rafael Airport (LOB) in Los Andes, Chile to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,723 kilometers (2,313 miles / 2,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:57 in Los Andes, it's 22:57 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,739 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than San Rafael Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Los Andes (LOB) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 San Rafael Airport (LOB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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