Airport Comparison
Quito (UIO) to San Salvador (ZSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 2,722 kilometers (1,691 miles / 1,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 8°.
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 Bahamas. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:18 in Quito, it's 05:18 in San Salvador.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,176 feet between the two airports. San Salvador 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 San Salvador (ZSA) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 San Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.