BLB
Panama City
Panama
1,015 km
630 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,015 km
630 mi / 548 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Panama
Heading
172°
south

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.

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