Airport Comparison
| SPN | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | SPN | UIO |
| ICAO Code | PGSN | SEQM |
| City | Saipan Island | Quito |
| Country | MP | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Pacific/Saipan | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 214 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 15.120000, 145.730000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Saipan Island (SPN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) in Saipan Island, MP to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,894 kilometers (9,255 miles / 8,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.
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 MP with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:13 in Saipan Island, it's 14:13 in Quito. With a 15-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 8,986 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Saipan Island (SPN) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.