SAD
Safford
United States
4,916 km
3,055 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,916 km
3,055 mi / 2,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Phoenix
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SAD UIO
Airport Name Safford Regional Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SAD UIO
ICAO Code KSAD SEQM
City Safford Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,178 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 32.850000, -109.640000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Safford (SAD) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,916 kilometers (3,055 miles / 2,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 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 04:34 in Safford, it's 06:34 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,022 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Safford Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Safford (SAD) follows a heading of 321° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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