SOP
Pinehurst/Southern Pines
United States
3,934 km
2,445 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,934 km
2,445 mi / 2,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
178°
south

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SOP UIO
Airport Name Moore County Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SOP UIO
ICAO Code KSOP SEQM
City Pinehurst/Southern Pines Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 459 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.240000, -79.390000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moore County Airport (SOP) in Pinehurst/Southern Pines, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,934 kilometers (2,445 miles / 2,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 05:33 in Pinehurst/Southern Pines, it's 05:33 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,741 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Moore County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) follows a heading of 359° (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 Moore County Airport (SOP) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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