SYP
Santiago
Panama
958 km
595 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
958 km
595 mi / 517 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Panama
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SYP UIO
Airport Name Ruben Cantu Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SYP UIO
ICAO Code MPSA SEQM
City Santiago Quito
Country Panama Ecuador
Timezone America/Panama America/Guayaquil
Elevation 272 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 8.090000, -80.950000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Santiago (SYP) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 958 kilometers (595 miles / 517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Panama 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 06:51 in Santiago, it's 06:51 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,928 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ruben Cantu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Santiago (SYP) follows a heading of 343° (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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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