Airport Comparison
| LUQ | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | LUQ | UIO |
| ICAO Code | SAOU | SEQM |
| City | San Luis | Quito |
| Country | Argentina | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/San_Luis | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 2,328 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.270000, -66.360000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
San Luis (LUQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) in San Luis, Argentina to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,893 kilometers (2,419 miles / 2,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Argentina with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 16:36 in San Luis, it's 14:36 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,872 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to San Luis (LUQ) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.