CLQ
Colima
Mexico
3,496 km
2,172 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,496 km
2,172 mi / 1,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CLQ UIO
Airport Name Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CLQ UIO
ICAO Code MMIA SEQM
City Colima Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,467 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, -103.580000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Colima (CLQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) in Colima, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,496 kilometers (2,172 miles / 1,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico 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 16:04 in Colima, it's 17:04 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,733 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Colima (CLQ) follows a heading of 310° (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 Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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