ARE
Arecibo
United States
2,428 km
1,509 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
2,428 km
1,509 mi / 1,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ARE UIO
Airport Name Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ARE UIO
ICAO Code TJAB SEQM
City Arecibo Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico America/Guayaquil
Elevation 21 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -66.680000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Arecibo (ARE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) in Arecibo, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 2,428 kilometers (1,509 miles / 1,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:17 in Arecibo, it's 20:17 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,179 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Arecibo (ARE) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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