Distance From Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, SMO - UIO Distance

The distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is 3506 miles or 5642 kilometers or 3045 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica ( United States ) to Quito ( Ecuador )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Monica and Quito takes around 8 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica, United States to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito, Ecuador is 8 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SMO - UIO

Kilometers		5642 km
Statute Miles		3506 miles
Nautical Miles		3045 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 3 minutes

Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport Flight Route Map - SMO to UIO Flight Path

Location of Santa Monica Municipal Airport & Mariscal Sucre International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Monica to Quito nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Monica, United States and Quito, Ecuador. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Monica, United States and Quito, Ecuador.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMO - UIO

Time difference between Santa Monica (United States) and Quito (Ecuador) is 3 Hours.
Quito time is 3 Hours ahead of Santa Monica.

Location	Local Time
Santa Monica (United States)	2025-12-16, 14:02:16 PST
Quito (Ecuador)	2025-12-16, 17:02:16 -05

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO / KSMO) Santa Monica, United States

Destination

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO / SEQM) Quito, Ecuador