MQK
San Matias
Bolivia
2,835 km
1,762 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
2,835 km
1,762 mi / 1,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/La_Paz
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MQK UIO
Airport Name San Matias Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MQK UIO
ICAO Code SLTI SEQM
City San Matias Quito
Country Bolivia Ecuador
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Guayaquil
Elevation 403 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -58.400000 -0.130000, -78.360000

San Matias (MQK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Matias Airport (MQK) in San Matias, Bolivia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 2,835 kilometers (1,762 miles / 1,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Bolivia with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:50 in San Matias, it's 17:50 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,797 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than San Matias Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to San Matias (MQK) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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