SFE
San Fernando Airport
Philippines
17,270 km
10,731 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
17,270 km
10,731 mi / 9,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SFE UIO
Airport Name San Fernando Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SFE UIO
ICAO Code RPUS SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Philippines Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Guayaquil
Elevation 13 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 16.600000, 120.300000 -0.130000, -78.360000

San Fernando Airport (SFE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Fernando Airport (SFE) in San Fernando Airport, Philippines to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 17,270 kilometers (10,731 miles / 9,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:52 in San Fernando Airport, it's 10:52 in Quito. With a 13-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 9,187 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than San Fernando Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to San Fernando Airport (SFE) follows a heading of 313° (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 San Fernando Airport (SFE) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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