SAS
Salton City
United States
5,402 km
3,357 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,402 km
3,357 mi / 2,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SAS UIO
Airport Name Salton Sea Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SAS UIO
ICAO Code KSAS SEQM
City Salton City Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Guayaquil
Elevation -84 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 33.240000, -115.950000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Salton City (SAS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salton Sea Airport (SAS) in Salton City, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,402 kilometers (3,357 miles / 2,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 23:50 in Salton City, it's 02:50 in Quito. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,284 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Salton Sea Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Salton City (SAS) follows a heading of 317° (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 Salton Sea Airport (SAS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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