TUA
Tulcan
Ecuador
127 km
79 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
127 km
79 mi / 69 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

TUA UIO
Airport Name Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TUA UIO
ICAO Code SETU SEQM
City Tulcan Quito
Country Ecuador Ecuador
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Guayaquil
Elevation 9,649 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 0.810000, -77.710000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tulcan (TUA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 127 kilometers (79 miles / 69 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Ecuador. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 08:47 in Tulcan, it's 08:47 in Quito.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tulcan (TUA) follows a heading of 35° (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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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