SAF
Santa Fe
United States
4,902 km
3,046 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,902 km
3,046 mi / 2,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SAF UIO
Airport Name Santa Fe Regional Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SAF UIO
ICAO Code KSAF SEQM
City Santa Fe Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Denver America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,349 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.600000, -106.100000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Santa Fe (SAF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,902 kilometers (3,046 miles / 2,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 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 06:24 in Santa Fe, it's 08:24 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,851 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Santa Fe Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Santa Fe (SAF) follows a heading of 327° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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