Airport Comparison
| SKP | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Skopje Alexander the Great Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | SKP | UIO |
| ICAO Code | LWSK | SEQM |
| City | Skopje | Quito |
| Country | North Macedonia | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 781 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.960000, 21.620000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Skopje (SKP) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (SKP) in Skopje, North Macedonia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,841 kilometers (6,736 miles / 5,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting North Macedonia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 10:50 in Skopje, it's 04:50 in Quito. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 8,419 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Skopje Alexander the Great Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Skopje (SKP) follows a heading of 48° (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 Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (SKP) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.