Airport Comparison
| RUY | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Copan Ruinas Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | RUY | UIO |
| ICAO Code | MHRU | SEQM |
| City | Ruinas de Copan | Quito |
| Country | Honduras | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 1,990 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 14.840000, -89.140000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 2,043 kilometers (1,270 miles / 1,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.
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 Honduras 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 12:22 in Ruinas de Copan, it's 13:22 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,210 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Copan Ruinas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) follows a heading of 325° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.