MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,136 km
1,948 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,136 km
1,948 mi / 1,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX UIO
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MEX UIO
ICAO Code MMMX SEQM
City Mexico City Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7,316 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mexico City (MEX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,136 kilometers (1,948 miles / 1,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 Mexico 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 02:20 in Mexico City, it's 03:20 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,884 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 315° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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