The flight distance from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,570 kilometers (2,840 miles / 2,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Brazil with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:29 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,189 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Santos Dumont Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.