COW
Coquimbo
Chile
3,427 km
2,130 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,427 km
2,130 mi / 1,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

COW UIO
Airport Name Tambillos Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code COW UIO
ICAO Code SCCQ SEQM
City Coquimbo Quito
Country Chile Ecuador
Timezone America/Santiago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 656 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Coquimbo (COW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,427 kilometers (2,130 miles / 1,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 16:06 in Coquimbo, it's 14:06 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,544 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tambillos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 168° (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 Tambillos Airport (COW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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