PTA
Port Alsworth
United States
9,250 km
5,748 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,250 km
5,748 mi / 4,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PTA UIO
Airport Name Port Alsworth Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PTA UIO
ICAO Code KTPO SEQM
City Port Alsworth Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Guayaquil
Elevation 280 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 60.200000, -154.320000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Port Alsworth (PTA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) in Port Alsworth, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,250 kilometers (5,748 miles / 4,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:47 in Port Alsworth, it's 12:47 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 8,920 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Port Alsworth Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Port Alsworth (PTA) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.