RFN
Raufarhofn
Iceland
8,835 km
5,490 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,835 km
5,490 mi / 4,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RFN UIO
Airport Name Raufarhofn Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RFN UIO
ICAO Code BIRG SEQM
City Raufarhofn Quito
Country Iceland Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Guayaquil
Elevation 39 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 66.410000, -15.920000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Raufarhofn (RFN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) in Raufarhofn, Iceland to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,835 kilometers (5,490 miles / 4,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Iceland 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 23:54 in Raufarhofn, it's 18:54 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,161 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Raufarhofn Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Raufarhofn (RFN) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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