SMA
Vila do Porto
Portugal
6,837 km
4,248 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,837 km
4,248 mi / 3,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SMA UIO
Airport Name Santa Maria Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SMA UIO
ICAO Code LPAZ SEQM
City Vila do Porto Quito
Country Portugal Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Azores America/Guayaquil
Elevation 308 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.970000, -25.170000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Vila do Porto (SMA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Maria Airport (SMA) in Vila do Porto, Portugal to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,837 kilometers (4,248 miles / 3,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Portugal 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 14:14 in Vila do Porto, it's 10:14 in Quito. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,892 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Santa Maria Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Vila do Porto (SMA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Santa Maria Airport (SMA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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