TOJ
Madrid
Spain
8,748 km
5,435 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,748 km
5,435 mi / 4,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

TOJ UIO
Airport Name Torrejon Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TOJ UIO
ICAO Code LETO SEQM
City Madrid Quito
Country Spain Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,026 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 40.500000, -3.450000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Madrid (TOJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Torrejon Airport (TOJ) in Madrid, Spain to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,748 kilometers (5,435 miles / 4,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Spain 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 19:07 in Madrid, it's 13:07 in Quito. With a 6-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 7,174 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Torrejon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Madrid (TOJ) follows a heading of 48° (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 Torrejon Airport (TOJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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