UIO
Quito
Ecuador
2,827 km
1,756 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
2,827 km
1,756 mi / 1,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

UIO XAU
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Saul Airport
IATA Code UIO XAU
ICAO Code SEQM SOOS
City Quito Saul
Country Ecuador GF
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Cayenne
Elevation 9,200 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 3.610000, -53.200000

Quito (UIO) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 2,827 kilometers (1,756 miles / 1,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:53 in Quito, it's 10:53 in Saul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,544 feet between the two airports. Saul 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 Saul (XAU) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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