LCE
La Ceiba
Honduras
1,996 km
1,240 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,996 km
1,240 mi / 1,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LCE UIO
Airport Name Goloson International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LCE UIO
ICAO Code MHLC SEQM
City La Ceiba Quito
Country Honduras Ecuador
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Guayaquil
Elevation 49 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 15.740000, -86.850000 -0.130000, -78.360000

La Ceiba (LCE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goloson International Airport (LCE) in La Ceiba, Honduras to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,996 kilometers (1,240 miles / 1,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Honduras 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 10:07 in La Ceiba, it's 11:07 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,151 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Goloson International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to La Ceiba (LCE) 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 Goloson International Airport (LCE) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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