LAP
La Paz
Mexico
4,375 km
2,718 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,375 km
2,718 mi / 2,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAP UIO
Airport Name Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LAP UIO
ICAO Code MMLP SEQM
City La Paz Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Guayaquil
Elevation 69 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 24.070000, -110.360000 -0.130000, -78.360000

La Paz (LAP) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) in La Paz, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,375 kilometers (2,718 miles / 2,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 09:30 in La Paz, it's 11:30 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,131 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to La Paz (LAP) 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 Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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