Airport Comparison
| RBR | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Placido de Castro Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | RBR | UIO |
| ICAO Code | SBRB | SEQM |
| City | Rio Branco | Quito |
| Country | Brazil | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Rio_Branco | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 633 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -9.870000, -67.900000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Rio Branco (RBR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,585 kilometers (985 miles / 856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
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 09:20 in Rio Branco, it's 09:20 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 8,567 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Placido de Castro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rio Branco (RBR) follows a heading of 133° (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 Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.