SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
3,489 km
2,168 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,489 km
2,168 mi / 1,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SLP UIO
Airport Name Ponciano Arriaga International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SLP UIO
ICAO Code MMSP SEQM
City San Luis Potosi Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,035 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 22.250000, -100.930000 -0.130000, -78.360000

San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,489 kilometers (2,168 miles / 1,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Mexico 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 14:23 in San Luis Potosi, it's 15:23 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,165 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ponciano Arriaga International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) follows a heading of 317° (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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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