LSC
La Serena-Coquimbo
Chile
3,398 km
2,112 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,398 km
2,112 mi / 1,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LSC UIO
Airport Name La Florida Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LSC UIO
ICAO Code SCSE SEQM
City La Serena-Coquimbo Quito
Country Chile Ecuador
Timezone America/Santiago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 481 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -29.920000, -71.200000 -0.130000, -78.360000

La Serena-Coquimbo (LSC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Florida Airport (LSC) in La Serena-Coquimbo, Chile to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,398 kilometers (2,112 miles / 1,835 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 18:39 in La Serena-Coquimbo, it's 16:39 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,719 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than La Florida Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to La Serena-Coquimbo (LSC) 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 La Florida Airport (LSC) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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