FLW
Santa Cruz das Flores
Portugal
6,502 km
4,040 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,502 km
4,040 mi / 3,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
239°
west southwest

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FLW UIO
Airport Name Flores Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code FLW UIO
ICAO Code LPFL SEQM
City Santa Cruz das Flores Quito
Country Portugal Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Azores America/Guayaquil
Elevation 112 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 39.460000, -31.130000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flores Airport (FLW) in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,502 kilometers (4,040 miles / 3,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:16 in Santa Cruz das Flores, it's 09:16 in Quito. 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 9,088 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Flores Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) follows a heading of 42° (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 Flores Airport (FLW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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