MZL
Manizales
Colombia
658 km
409 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
658 km
409 mi / 355 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
209°
south southwest

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MZL UIO
Airport Name La Nubia Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MZL UIO
ICAO Code SKMZ SEQM
City Manizales Quito
Country Colombia Ecuador
Timezone America/Bogota America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,871 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 5.030000, -75.460000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Manizales (MZL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Nubia Airport (MZL) in Manizales, Colombia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 658 kilometers (409 miles / 355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:54 in Manizales, it's 13:54 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,329 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than La Nubia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Manizales (MZL) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 La Nubia Airport (MZL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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