SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
10,655 km
6,621 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,655 km
6,621 mi / 5,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
284°
west northwest

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SOT UIO
Airport Name Sodankyla Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SOT UIO
ICAO Code EFSO SEQM
City Sodankyla Quito
Country Finland Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Guayaquil
Elevation 602 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 67.390000, 26.620000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sodankyla (SOT) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,655 kilometers (6,621 miles / 5,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Finland 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 14:50 in Sodankyla, it's 07:50 in Quito. With a 7-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 8,598 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sodankyla Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sodankyla (SOT) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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