Airport Comparison
| BAQ | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | BAQ | UIO |
| ICAO Code | SKBQ | SEQM |
| City | Barranquilla | Quito |
| Country | Colombia | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 98 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.890000, -74.780000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Barranquilla (BAQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) in Barranquilla, Colombia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,288 kilometers (800 miles / 695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Colombia with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Barranquilla, it's 00:59 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,102 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Barranquilla (BAQ) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.