MEA
Macae
Brazil
4,667 km
2,900 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,667 km
2,900 mi / 2,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEA UIO
Airport Name Macae Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MEA UIO
ICAO Code SBME SEQM
City Macae Quito
Country Brazil Ecuador
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 8 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -22.340000, -41.770000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Macae (MEA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,667 kilometers (2,900 miles / 2,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:19 in Macae, it's 16:19 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,192 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Macae Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Macae (MEA) follows a heading of 124° (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 Macae Airport (MEA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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