HOR
Horta
Portugal
6,633 km
4,122 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,633 km
4,122 mi / 3,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HOR UIO
Airport Name Horta Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code HOR UIO
ICAO Code LPHR SEQM
City Horta Quito
Country Portugal Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Azores America/Guayaquil
Elevation 118 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.520000, -28.720000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Horta (HOR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Horta Airport (HOR) in Horta, Portugal to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,633 kilometers (4,122 miles / 3,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 15:36 in Horta, it's 11:36 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 9,082 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Horta Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Horta (HOR) follows a heading of 44° (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 Horta Airport (HOR) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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