QAC
Castro
Brazil
4,106 km
2,551 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,106 km
2,551 mi / 2,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

QAC UIO
Airport Name Castro Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code QAC UIO
ICAO Code SSQT SEQM
City Castro Quito
Country Brazil Ecuador
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,314 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -24.810000, -49.960000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Castro (QAC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Castro Airport (QAC) in Castro, Brazil to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,106 kilometers (2,551 miles / 2,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 08:34 in Castro, it's 06:34 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,886 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Castro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Castro (QAC) follows a heading of 134° (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 Castro Airport (QAC) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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