QBX
Sobral
Brazil
4,243 km
2,636 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,243 km
2,636 mi / 2,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

QBX UIO
Airport Name Sobral Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code QBX UIO
ICAO Code SNOB SEQM
City Sobral Quito
Country Brazil Ecuador
Timezone America/Fortaleza America/Guayaquil
Elevation 210 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -3.680000, -40.340000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sobral (QBX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,243 kilometers (2,636 miles / 2,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 16:39 in Sobral, it's 14:39 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,990 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sobral Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sobral (QBX) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sobral Airport (QBX) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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