NQU
Nuqui
Colombia
659 km
410 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
659 km
410 mi / 356 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

NQU UIO
Airport Name Reyes Murillo Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NQU UIO
ICAO Code SKNQ SEQM
City Nuqui Quito
Country Colombia Ecuador
Timezone America/Bogota America/Guayaquil
Elevation 12 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 5.700000, -77.280000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Nuqui (NQU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reyes Murillo Airport (NQU) in Nuqui, Colombia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 659 kilometers (410 miles / 356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 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 06:53 in Nuqui, it's 06:53 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,188 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Reyes Murillo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Nuqui (NQU) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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