MQD
Maquinchao
Argentina
4,673 km
2,904 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,673 km
2,904 mi / 2,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MQD UIO
Airport Name Maquinchao Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MQD UIO
ICAO Code SAVQ SEQM
City Maquinchao Quito
Country Argentina Ecuador
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,912 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -41.240000, -68.710000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Maquinchao (MQD) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maquinchao Airport (MQD) in Maquinchao, Argentina to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,673 kilometers (2,904 miles / 2,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 02:31 in Maquinchao, it's 00:31 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,288 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Maquinchao Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Maquinchao (MQD) follows a heading of 169° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maquinchao Airport (MQD) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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