SFM
Sanford
United States
4,899 km
3,044 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,899 km
3,044 mi / 2,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

SFM UIO
Airport Name Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SFM UIO
ICAO Code KSFM SEQM
City Sanford Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 244 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 43.390000, -70.710000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sanford (SFM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,899 kilometers (3,044 miles / 2,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 09:23 in Sanford, it's 09:23 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,956 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sanford (SFM) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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