LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
3,297 km
2,049 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,297 km
2,049 mi / 1,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LZC UIO
Airport Name Lazaro Cardenas Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LZC UIO
ICAO Code MMLC SEQM
City Lazaro Cardenas Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Guayaquil
Elevation 39 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 18.000000, -102.220000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,297 kilometers (2,049 miles / 1,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 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 05:55 in Lazaro Cardenas, it's 06:55 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,161 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lazaro Cardenas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) follows a heading of 309° (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 Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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