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SAN to UIO: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport)
3,396 mi
5,465 km · 2,951 nm
7h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,396 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 8m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- 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 SAN
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 SAN from UIO?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Quito (UIO) is 3,396 miles (5,465 km, 2,951 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to UIO?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 8m 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 San Diego and Quito?
Quito is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to UIO?
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