QAK
Barbacena
Brazil
4,430 km
2,752 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,430 km
2,752 mi / 2,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

QAK UIO
Airport Name Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code QAK UIO
ICAO Code SBBQ SEQM
City Barbacena Quito
Country Brazil Ecuador
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,657 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -21.270000, -43.760000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Barbacena (QAK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) in Barbacena, Brazil to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,430 kilometers (2,752 miles / 2,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 10:04 in Barbacena, it's 08:04 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,543 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Barbacena (QAK) follows a heading of 124° (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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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