MRD
Merida
Venezuela
1,255 km
780 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,255 km
780 mi / 677 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Caracas
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MRD UIO
Airport Name Alberto Carnevalli Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MRD UIO
ICAO Code SVMD SEQM
City Merida Quito
Country Venezuela Ecuador
Timezone America/Caracas America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,007 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 8.580000, -71.160000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Merida (MRD) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,255 kilometers (780 miles / 677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Venezuela with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:07 in Merida, it's 03:07 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,193 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Alberto Carnevalli Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Merida (MRD) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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