CUE
Cuenca
Ecuador
3,454 km
2,146 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
3,454 km
2,146 mi / 1,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

CUE TPA
Airport Name Mariscal Lamar Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code CUE TPA
ICAO Code SECU KTPA
City Cuenca Tampa
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/New_York
Elevation 8,306 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -2.890000, -78.980000 27.980000, -82.530000

Cuenca (CUE) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) in Cuenca, Ecuador to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 3,454 kilometers (2,146 miles / 1,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Ecuador with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:51 in Cuenca, it's 23:51 in Tampa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,280 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Mariscal Lamar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Cuenca (CUE) follows a heading of 173° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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