MVA
Myvatn
Iceland
8,757 km
5,442 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,757 km
5,442 mi / 4,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MVA UIO
Airport Name Reykjahlid Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MVA UIO
ICAO Code BIRL SEQM
City Myvatn Quito
Country Iceland Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,030 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -16.920000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Myvatn (MVA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reykjahlid Airport (MVA) in Myvatn, Iceland to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,757 kilometers (5,442 miles / 4,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Iceland 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 18:31 in Myvatn, it's 13:31 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,170 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Reykjahlid Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Myvatn (MVA) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Reykjahlid Airport (MVA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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