ARI
Arica
Chile
2,207 km
1,372 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
2,207 km
1,372 mi / 1,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ARI UIO
Airport Name Chacalluta Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ARI UIO
ICAO Code SCAR SEQM
City Arica Quito
Country Chile Ecuador
Timezone America/Santiago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 167 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -18.350000, -70.340000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Arica (ARI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacalluta Airport (ARI) in Arica, Chile to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 2,207 kilometers (1,372 miles / 1,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Chile with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:39 in Arica, it's 19:39 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,033 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Chacalluta Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Arica (ARI) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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