LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
399 km
248 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
399 km
248 mi / 216 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

LQM UIO
Airport Name Caucaya Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LQM UIO
ICAO Code SKLG SEQM
City Puerto Leguizamo Quito
Country Colombia Ecuador
Timezone America/Bogota America/Guayaquil
Elevation 573 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -0.180000, -74.770000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 399 kilometers (248 miles / 216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:36 in Puerto Leguizamo, it's 19:36 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,627 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Caucaya Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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