LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,232 km
5,115 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,232 km
5,115 mi / 4,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LIS UIO
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LIS UIO
ICAO Code LPPT SEQM
City Lisbon Quito
Country Portugal Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Guayaquil
Elevation 374 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lisbon (LIS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,232 kilometers (5,115 miles / 4,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 05:55 in Lisbon, it's 00:55 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,826 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 49° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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