SBP
San Luis Obispo
United States
5,879 km
3,653 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,879 km
3,653 mi / 3,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SBP UIO
Airport Name San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SBP UIO
ICAO Code KSBP SEQM
City San Luis Obispo Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Guayaquil
Elevation 212 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.200000, -120.600000 -0.130000, -78.360000

San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) in San Luis Obispo, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,879 kilometers (3,653 miles / 3,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 22:36 in San Luis Obispo, it's 01:36 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 8,988 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) follows a heading of 316° (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 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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