RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
1,695 km
1,053 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,695 km
1,053 mi / 915 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Managua
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RFS UIO
Airport Name Rosita Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RFS UIO
ICAO Code MNRT SEQM
City La Rosita Quito
Country Nicaragua Ecuador
Timezone America/Managua America/Guayaquil
Elevation 193 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 13.890000, -84.410000 -0.130000, -78.360000

La Rosita (RFS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,695 kilometers (1,053 miles / 915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Nicaragua 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 05:40 in La Rosita, it's 06:40 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,007 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Rosita Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to La Rosita (RFS) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Rosita Airport (RFS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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