Airport Comparison
| LSL | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Los Chiles Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | LSL | UIO |
| ICAO Code | MRLC | SEQM |
| City | Los Chiles | Quito |
| Country | Costa Rica | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 131 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 11.040000, -84.710000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Los Chiles (LSL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Los Chiles Airport (LSL) in Los Chiles, Costa Rica to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,427 kilometers (886 miles / 770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, 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 07:37 in Los Chiles, it's 08:37 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,069 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Los Chiles Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Los Chiles (LSL) 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 Los Chiles Airport (LSL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.