LTO
Loreto
Mexico
4,576 km
2,843 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,576 km
2,843 mi / 2,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LTO UIO
Airport Name Loreto International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LTO UIO
ICAO Code MMLT SEQM
City Loreto Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Guayaquil
Elevation 34 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 25.990000, -111.350000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Loreto (LTO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Loreto International Airport (LTO) in Loreto, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,576 kilometers (2,843 miles / 2,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 09:20 in Loreto, it's 11:20 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,166 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Loreto International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Loreto (LTO) follows a heading of 312° (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 Loreto International Airport (LTO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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