SZP
Santa Paula
United States
5,709 km
3,548 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,709 km
3,548 mi / 3,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
123°
east southeast

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SZP UIO
Airport Name Santa Paula Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SZP UIO
ICAO Code KSZP SEQM
City Santa Paula Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Guayaquil
Elevation 250 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 34.350000, -119.060000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Santa Paula (SZP) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,709 kilometers (3,548 miles / 3,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 13:14 in Santa Paula, it's 16:14 in Quito. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,950 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Santa Paula Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Santa Paula (SZP) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). 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 Paula Airport (SZP) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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