AMS to UIO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is 9,551 km (5,935 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (UIO to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Quito?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is 9,551 km (5,935 mi, 5,157 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to UIO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. UIO is roughly west of AMS.
How is the AMS to UIO route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-UIO in IATA codes and EHAM-SEQM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Mariscal Sucre International Airport is UIO (SEQM).
| AMS | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Mariscal Sucre International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | SEQM |
| Country | Netherlands | Ecuador |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 7,841 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #381 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; SEQM starts with S, the prefix for South America. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
UIO sits 7,852 ft (2,393 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to UIO
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Quito?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) are 9,551 km (5,935 mi, 5,157 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to UIO?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and UIO takes about 12h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is UIO from AMS?
Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) lies roughly west of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to UIO?
1 airline appear on the AMS-UIO route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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