NLD
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
3,811 km
2,368 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,811 km
2,368 mi / 2,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NLD UIO
Airport Name Quetzalcoatl International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NLD UIO
ICAO Code MMNL SEQM
City Nuevo Laredo Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Guayaquil
Elevation 484 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 27.440000, -99.570000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,811 kilometers (2,368 miles / 2,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 21:34 in Nuevo Laredo, it's 22:34 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,716 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Quetzalcoatl International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Nuevo Laredo (NLD) follows a heading of 325° (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 Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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