Airport Comparison
| LIO | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Limon International Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | LIO | UIO |
| ICAO Code | MRLM | SEQM |
| City | Puerto Limon | Quito |
| Country | Costa Rica | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 7 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.960000, -83.020000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Puerto Limon (LIO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,235 kilometers (767 miles / 667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.
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 14:35 in Puerto Limon, it's 15:35 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,193 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Limon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Puerto Limon (LIO) follows a heading of 335° (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 Limon International Airport (LIO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.