Airport Comparison
| PLU | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | PLU | UIO |
| ICAO Code | SBBH | SEQM |
| City | Belo Horizonte | Quito |
| Country | Brazil | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 2,589 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.850000, -43.950000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,340 kilometers (2,697 miles / 2,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.
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 Brazil with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 16:36 in Belo Horizonte, it's 14:36 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,611 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.