MZT
Mazatlan
Mexico
3,975 km
2,470 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,975 km
2,470 mi / 2,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MZT UIO
Airport Name General Rafael Buelna International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MZT UIO
ICAO Code MMMZ SEQM
City Mazatlan Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Guayaquil
Elevation 38 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 23.160000, -106.270000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mazatlan (MZT) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) in Mazatlan, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,975 kilometers (2,470 miles / 2,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 22:05 in Mazatlan, it's 00:05 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,162 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than General Rafael Buelna International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mazatlan (MZT) follows a heading of 313° (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 General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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