BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
991 km
616 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
991 km
616 mi / 535 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
216°
southwest

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BGA UIO
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BGA UIO
ICAO Code SKBG SEQM
City Bucaramanga Quito
Country Colombia Ecuador
Timezone America/Bogota America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,897 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 991 kilometers (616 miles / 535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 19:41 in Bucaramanga, it's 19:41 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,303 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Palonegro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Bucaramanga (BGA) 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 Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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