SDM
San Diego
United States
5,439 km
3,380 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,439 km
3,380 mi / 2,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SDM UIO
Airport Name Brown Field Municipal Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SDM UIO
ICAO Code KSDM SEQM
City San Diego Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Guayaquil
Elevation 526 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 32.570000, -116.980000 -0.130000, -78.360000

San Diego (SDM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,439 kilometers (3,380 miles / 2,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 11:25 in San Diego, it's 14:25 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 8,674 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Brown Field Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to San Diego (SDM) 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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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