BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
1,474 km
916 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,474 km
916 mi / 796 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Managua
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BEF UIO
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BEF UIO
ICAO Code MNBL SEQM
City Bluefileds Quito
Country Nicaragua Ecuador
Timezone America/Managua America/Guayaquil
Elevation 20 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,474 kilometers (916 miles / 796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Nicaragua with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:42 in Bluefileds, it's 05:42 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,180 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Bluefields Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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