RCO
Rochefort/Saint-Agnant
France
9,045 km
5,621 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,045 km
5,621 mi / 4,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
261°
west

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RCO UIO
Airport Name Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RCO UIO
ICAO Code LFDN SEQM
City Rochefort/Saint-Agnant Quito
Country France Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Guayaquil
Elevation 60 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 45.890000, -0.980000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Rochefort/Saint-Agnant (RCO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport (RCO) in Rochefort/Saint-Agnant, France to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,045 kilometers (5,621 miles / 4,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting France with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:00 in Rochefort/Saint-Agnant, it's 10:00 in Quito. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,140 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rochefort/Saint-Agnant (RCO) follows a heading of 43° (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 Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport (RCO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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