Airport Comparison
| IPZ | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Isidro del General Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | IPZ | UIO |
| ICAO Code | MRSI | SEQM |
| City | Perez Zeledon | Quito |
| Country | Costa Rica | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 2,100 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.350000, -83.710000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Perez Zeledon (IPZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Isidro del General Airport (IPZ) in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,209 kilometers (751 miles / 653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.
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 10:35 in Perez Zeledon, it's 11:35 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,100 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than San Isidro del General Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Perez Zeledon (IPZ) follows a heading of 331° (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 San Isidro del General Airport (IPZ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.