RFG
Refugio
United States
3,750 km
2,330 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,750 km
2,330 mi / 2,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

RFG UIO
Airport Name Rooke Field Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RFG UIO
ICAO Code KRFG SEQM
City Refugio Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 54 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 28.300000, -97.300000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Refugio (RFG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,750 kilometers (2,330 miles / 2,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:40 in Refugio, it's 06:40 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,146 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Rooke Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Refugio (RFG) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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