SQU
Plaza Saposoa
Peru
780 km
484 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
780 km
484 mi / 421 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Lima
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SQU UIO
Airport Name Saposoa Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SQU UIO
ICAO Code SPOA SEQM
City Plaza Saposoa Quito
Country Peru Ecuador
Timezone America/Lima America/Guayaquil
Elevation 982 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -6.960000, -76.770000 -0.130000, -78.360000

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.

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