RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
6,045 km
3,756 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,045 km
3,756 mi / 3,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RGA UIO
Airport Name Hermes Quijada International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RGA UIO
ICAO Code SAWE SEQM
City Rio Grande Quito
Country Argentina Ecuador
Timezone America/Argentina/Ushuaia America/Guayaquil
Elevation 65 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -53.780000, -67.750000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Rio Grande (RGA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,045 kilometers (3,756 miles / 3,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 23:28 in Rio Grande, it's 21:28 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,135 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Hermes Quijada International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rio Grande (RGA) follows a heading of 172° (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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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