The flight distance from Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,385 kilometers (861 miles / 748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 09:54 in Nicoya/Guanacate, it's 10:54 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,835 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Guanacaste Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) follows a heading of 326° (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 Guanacaste Airport (NCT) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.