Airport Comparison
| MRR | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | MRR | UIO |
| ICAO Code | SEMA | SEQM |
| City | Macara | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 1,508 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -4.380000, -79.940000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Macara (MRR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport (MRR) in Macara, Ecuador to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 504 kilometers (313 miles / 272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.
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 a domestic route within Ecuador. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 10:16 in Macara, it's 10:16 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,692 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Macara (MRR) follows a heading of 200° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport (MRR) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.