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LHR to UIO: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport)
5,707 mi
9,184 km · 4,959 nm
11h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,707 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 39m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- UIO — Mariscal Sucre International Airport · Quito, Ecuador
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near UIO
- LTX · Cotopaxi International Airport57 mi away
- ATF · Chachoán Airport76 mi away
- TUA · Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport79 mi away
- IPI · San Luis Airport83 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from UIO?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Quito (UIO) is 5,707 miles (9,184 km, 4,959 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to UIO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 39m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Quito?
Quito is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to UIO?
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