SBX
Shelby
United States
6,295 km
3,911 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,295 km
3,911 mi / 3,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SBX UIO
Airport Name Shelby Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SBX UIO
ICAO Code KSBX SEQM
City Shelby Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Denver America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,443 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 48.540000, -111.870000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Shelby (SBX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shelby Airport (SBX) in Shelby, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,295 kilometers (3,911 miles / 3,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 07:07 in Shelby, it's 09:07 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,757 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Shelby Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Shelby (SBX) follows a heading of 334° (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 Shelby Airport (SBX) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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