RDS
Rincon de los Sauces
Argentina
4,256 km
2,644 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,256 km
2,644 mi / 2,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RDS UIO
Airport Name Rincon De Los Sauces Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RDS UIO
ICAO Code SAHS SEQM
City Rincon de los Sauces Quito
Country Argentina Ecuador
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,968 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -37.390000, -68.900000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) in Rincon de los Sauces, Argentina to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,256 kilometers (2,644 miles / 2,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 12:48 in Rincon de los Sauces, it's 10:48 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,232 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Rincon De Los Sauces Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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