SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,521 km
2,809 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,521 km
2,809 mi / 2,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SNZ UIO
Airport Name Santa Cruz Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SNZ UIO
ICAO Code SBSC SEQM
City Rio De Janeiro Quito
Country Brazil Ecuador
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 10 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -22.930000, -43.720000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,521 kilometers (2,809 miles / 2,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Brazil with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:58 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,190 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Santa Cruz Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). 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 Cruz Airport (SNZ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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