NTO
Ponta do Sol
Cape Verde
6,139 km
3,814 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,139 km
3,814 mi / 3,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NTO UIO
Airport Name Agostinho Neto Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NTO UIO
ICAO Code GVAN SEQM
City Ponta do Sol Quito
Country Cape Verde Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde America/Guayaquil
Elevation 32 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 17.200000, -25.090000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ponta do Sol (NTO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) in Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,139 kilometers (3,814 miles / 3,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Cape Verde with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:00 in Ponta do Sol, it's 17:00 in Quito. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,168 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Agostinho Neto Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ponta do Sol (NTO) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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