UIO
Quito
Ecuador
8,850 km
5,499 miles
UIP
Quimper/Pluguffan
France
Distance
8,850 km
5,499 mi / 4,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
41°
northeast

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UIO UIP
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Quimper-Cornouaille Airport
IATA Code UIO UIP
ICAO Code SEQM LFRQ
City Quito Quimper/Pluguffan
Country Ecuador France
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/Paris
Elevation 9,200 ft 297 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 47.980000, -4.170000

Quito (UIO) to Quimper/Pluguffan (UIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Quimper-Cornouaille Airport (UIP) in Quimper/Pluguffan, France is 8,850 kilometers (5,499 miles / 4,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:39 in Quito, it's 05:39 in Quimper/Pluguffan. 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 8,903 feet between the two airports. Quimper-Cornouaille Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quimper/Pluguffan (UIP) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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