GPL
Pococi
Costa Rica
1,299 km
807 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,299 km
807 mi / 701 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GPL UIO
Airport Name Guapiles Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GPL UIO
ICAO Code MRGP SEQM
City Pococi Quito
Country Costa Rica Ecuador
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Guayaquil
Elevation 883 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 10.220000, -83.800000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Pococi (GPL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guapiles Airport (GPL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,299 kilometers (807 miles / 701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Costa Rica with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:38 in Pococi, it's 05:38 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,317 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Guapiles Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Pococi (GPL) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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