UIO
Quito
Ecuador
4,336 km
2,694 miles
ZCO
Temuco
Chile
Distance
4,336 km
2,694 mi / 2,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

UIO ZCO
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Maquehue Airport
IATA Code UIO ZCO
ICAO Code SEQM SCTC
City Quito Temuco
Country Ecuador Chile
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Santiago
Elevation 9,200 ft 304 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -38.770000, -72.640000

Quito (UIO) to Temuco (ZCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Maquehue Airport (ZCO) in Temuco, Chile is 4,336 kilometers (2,694 miles / 2,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:20 in Quito, it's 15:20 in Temuco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,896 feet between the two airports. Maquehue Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Temuco (ZCO) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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