RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
6,256 km
3,887 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,256 km
3,887 mi / 3,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

RAI UIO
Airport Name Praia International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RAI UIO
ICAO Code GVNP SEQM
City Praia Quito
Country Cape Verde Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde America/Guayaquil
Elevation 230 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 14.920000, -23.490000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Praia (RAI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,256 kilometers (3,887 miles / 3,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Cape Verde with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:25 in Praia, it's 21:25 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 8,970 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Praia International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Praia (RAI) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Praia International Airport (RAI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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