PDL
Ponta Delgada
Portugal
6,830 km
4,244 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,830 km
4,244 mi / 3,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PDL UIO
Airport Name Joao Paulo II Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PDL UIO
ICAO Code LPPD SEQM
City Ponta Delgada Quito
Country Portugal Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Azores America/Guayaquil
Elevation 259 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 37.740000, -25.700000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,830 kilometers (4,244 miles / 3,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 13:21 in Ponta Delgada, it's 09:21 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 8,941 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Joao Paulo II Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) follows a heading of 46° (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 Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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