PAZ
Poza Rica
Mexico
3,103 km
1,928 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,103 km
1,928 mi / 1,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PAZ UIO
Airport Name El Tajin National Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PAZ UIO
ICAO Code MMPA SEQM
City Poza Rica Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Guayaquil
Elevation 497 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 20.600000, -97.460000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Poza Rica (PAZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,103 kilometers (1,928 miles / 1,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 19:28 in Poza Rica, it's 20:28 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,703 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than El Tajin National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Poza Rica (PAZ) follows a heading of 319° (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 El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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