Airport Comparison
| BLB | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | BLB | UIO |
| ICAO Code | MPPA | SEQM |
| City | Panama City | Quito |
| Country | Panama | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Panama | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 52 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.910000, -79.600000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Panama City (BLB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,015 kilometers (630 miles / 548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 172°.
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 Panama 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 09:13 in Panama City, it's 09:13 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,148 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.