UIO
Quito
Ecuador
6,133 km
3,811 miles
VXE
Sao Pedro
Cape Verde
Distance
6,133 km
3,811 mi / 3,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO VXE
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Sao Pedro Airport
IATA Code UIO VXE
ICAO Code SEQM GVSV
City Quito Sao Pedro
Country Ecuador Cape Verde
Timezone America/Guayaquil Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 9,200 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 16.830000, -25.060000

Quito (UIO) to Sao Pedro (VXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) in Sao Pedro, Cape Verde is 6,133 kilometers (3,811 miles / 3,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Cape Verde. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:31 in Quito, it's 21:31 in Sao Pedro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,134 feet between the two airports. Sao Pedro 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 Sao Pedro (VXE) 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 Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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