Airport Comparison
| UAQ | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | UAQ | UIO |
| ICAO Code | SANU | SEQM |
| City | San Juan | Quito |
| Country | Argentina | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/San_Juan | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 1,958 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -31.570000, -68.420000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
San Juan (UAQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,649 kilometers (2,267 miles / 1,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.
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 Argentina with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:56 in San Juan, it's 18:56 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,242 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to San Juan (UAQ) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.