Airport Comparison
| CPO | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Desierto de Atacama Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | CPO | UIO |
| ICAO Code | SCAT | SEQM |
| City | Copiapo | Quito |
| Country | Chile | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 670 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -27.260000, -70.780000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Copiapo (CPO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) in Copiapo, Chile to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,124 kilometers (1,941 miles / 1,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.
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 Chile with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 15:43 in Copiapo, it's 13:43 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 8,530 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Desierto de Atacama Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Copiapo (CPO) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.