TER
Lajes
Portugal
6,771 km
4,207 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,771 km
4,207 mi / 3,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

TER UIO
Airport Name Lajes Field Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TER UIO
ICAO Code LPLA SEQM
City Lajes Quito
Country Portugal Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Azores America/Guayaquil
Elevation 180 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.760000, -27.090000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lajes (TER) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,771 kilometers (4,207 miles / 3,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 11:57 in Lajes, it's 07:57 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 9,020 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lajes Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lajes (TER) follows a heading of 44° (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 Lajes Field (TER) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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