The flight distance from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,332 kilometers (827 miles / 719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 05:35 in Santa Marta, it's 05:35 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,178 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Simon Bolivar International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Santa Marta (SMR) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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