MDZ
Mendoza
Argentina
3,772 km
2,344 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,772 km
2,344 mi / 2,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MDZ UIO
Airport Name El Plumerillo Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MDZ UIO
ICAO Code SAME SEQM
City Mendoza Quito
Country Argentina Ecuador
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,310 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -32.830000, -68.790000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mendoza (MDZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) in Mendoza, Argentina to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,772 kilometers (2,344 miles / 2,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 16:41 in Mendoza, it's 14:41 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,890 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than El Plumerillo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mendoza (MDZ) follows a heading of 166° (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 El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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