GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,557 km
2,831 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,557 km
2,831 mi / 2,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG UIO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GIG UIO
ICAO Code SBGL SEQM
City Rio De Janeiro Quito
Country Brazil Ecuador
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 28 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,557 kilometers (2,831 miles / 2,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Brazil with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:28 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,172 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 126° (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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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