Airport Comparison
Lima (LIM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,329 kilometers (826 miles / 718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 354°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Peru with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 00:54 in Lima, it's 00:54 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,087 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 174° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.