NLU
Reyes Acozac
Mexico
3,156 km
1,961 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,156 km
1,961 mi / 1,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
132°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

NLU UIO
Airport Name Santa Lucia Air Force Base Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NLU UIO
ICAO Code MMSM SEQM
City Reyes Acozac Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 19.760000, -99.020000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Reyes Acozac (NLU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) in Reyes Acozac, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,156 kilometers (1,961 miles / 1,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 17:55 in Reyes Acozac, it's 18:55 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Santa Lucia Air Force Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Reyes Acozac (NLU) follows a heading of 316° (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 Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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