Airport Comparison
Plaza Saposoa (SQU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Saposoa Airport (SQU) in Plaza Saposoa, Peru to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 780 kilometers (484 miles / 421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Peru with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 09:44 in Plaza Saposoa, it's 09:44 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 8,218 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Saposoa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Plaza Saposoa (SQU) follows a heading of 167° (south 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 Saposoa Airport (SQU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.