LEI
Almeria
Spain
8,774 km
5,452 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,774 km
5,452 mi / 4,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

LEI UIO
Airport Name Almeria International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LEI UIO
ICAO Code LEAM SEQM
City Almeria Quito
Country Spain Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Guayaquil
Elevation 70 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.840000, -2.370000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Almeria (LEI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almeria International Airport (LEI) in Almeria, Spain to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,774 kilometers (5,452 miles / 4,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Spain 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 11:48 in Almeria, it's 05:48 in Quito. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,130 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Almeria International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Almeria (LEI) follows a heading of 52° (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 Almeria International Airport (LEI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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