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.