QCO
Colon
Cuba
2,555 km
1,587 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
2,555 km
1,587 mi / 1,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Havana
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

QCO UIO
Airport Name Colon Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code QCO UIO
ICAO Code MUCO SEQM
City Colon Quito
Country Cuba Ecuador
Timezone America/Havana America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 22.710000, -80.920000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Colon (QCO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 2,555 kilometers (1,587 miles / 1,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Cuba 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 13:07 in Colon, it's 13:07 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Colon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Colon (QCO) follows a heading of 354° (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 Colon Airport (QCO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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