SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
6,150 km
3,822 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,150 km
3,822 mi / 3,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
259°
west

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SFL UIO
Airport Name Sao Filipe Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SFL UIO
ICAO Code GVSF SEQM
City Sao Filipe Quito
Country Cape Verde Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde America/Guayaquil
Elevation 617 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 14.880000, -24.480000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sao Filipe (SFL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,150 kilometers (3,822 miles / 3,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Cape Verde with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:10 in Sao Filipe, it's 14:10 in Quito. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,583 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sao Filipe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sao Filipe (SFL) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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