Airport Comparison
| MDQ | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Astor Piazzola International Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | MDQ | UIO |
| ICAO Code | SAZM | SEQM |
| City | Mar del Plata | Quito |
| Country | Argentina | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 72 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.930000, -57.570000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, Argentina to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,711 kilometers (2,928 miles / 2,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.
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 Argentina with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in Mar del Plata, it's 15:38 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,128 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Astor Piazzola International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mar del Plata (MDQ) follows a heading of 155° (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 Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.