São Paulo to Quito (GRU–UIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QR8157
QR Qatar
77X
6:20 AM
-03
10:10 AM
-05
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
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QR8159
QR Qatar
77X
6:20 AM
-03
10:10 AM
-05
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9913
EK Emirates
77X
10:05 AM
-03
2:00 PM
-05
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9911
EK Emirates
77X
12:45 PM
-03
4:40 PM
-05
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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São Paulo to Quito
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 2,677 mi 5h 50m nonstop -2h behind 12 1-stop hubs

GRU–UIO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qatar Airways and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 2,677 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–UIO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QR Qatar Airways 5 77X 5h50 Oneworld
EK Emirates 2 77X 5h55
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – EK, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QR (5 flights/wk, 71%)
Unaffiliated: EK (2 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRU to UIO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to UIO.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
462
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Quito from São Paulo

Nearby airports with service to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Metric GRU→UIO VCP→UIO
Distance from GRU 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 9 1
Flight time 5h 50m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of GRU with service to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Quito is 2 hours behind São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · UIO: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 4:00 PM in Quito.
Distance & Flight Time
2,677 mi / 4,308 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 50m to 6h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days. A Brazilian national ID card is accepted for entry under Mercosur associate agreements. No advance registration or authorization is needed. The 90-day allowance can be extended to 180 days per calendar year at Ecuadorian immigration offices.

Getting to GRU

CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.

GRU–UIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Quito route.
Route details
Distance2,677 mi / 4,308 km
Flight time5h 50m to 6h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: UIO
IATA / ICAOUIO / SEQM
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation7,841 ft / 2,390 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to UIO flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport take approximately 5h 50m to 6h. The route covers 2,677 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from GRU to UIO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAO, PTY, LIM, EZE, BOG, MIA, ATL, MAD, ORD, IAH, JFK and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Quito is 2 hours behind São Paulo.
Nearby alternatives include VCP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GRU to UIO

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Qatar Airways. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GRU to UIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to UIO ranges from 5 hours 50 minutes to 6 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,677 miles (4,308 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via MAO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Campinas (VCP).