HGE
Higuerote Airport
Venezuela
1,797 km
1,116 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,797 km
1,116 mi / 970 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Caracas
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HGE UIO
Airport Name Higuerote Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code HGE UIO
ICAO Code SVHG SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Venezuela Ecuador
Timezone America/Caracas America/Guayaquil
Elevation 10 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 10.460000, -66.090000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Higuerote Airport (HGE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Higuerote Airport (HGE) in Higuerote Airport, Venezuela to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,797 kilometers (1,116 miles / 970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Venezuela with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:40 in Higuerote Airport, it's 09:40 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,190 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Higuerote Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Higuerote Airport (HGE) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Higuerote Airport (HGE) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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