UIO
Quito
Ecuador
4,733 km
2,941 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
4,733 km
2,941 mi / 2,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

UIO WCA
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Gamboa Airport
IATA Code UIO WCA
ICAO Code SEQM SCST
City Quito Castro
Country Ecuador Chile
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Santiago
Elevation 9,200 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Quito (UIO) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 4,733 kilometers (2,941 miles / 2,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 Ecuador with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:25 in Quito, it's 15:25 in Castro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,049 feet between the two airports. Gamboa Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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