PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
4,275 km
2,656 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,275 km
2,656 mi / 2,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
124°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PCO UIO
Airport Name Punta Colorada Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PCO UIO
ICAO Code MMPL SEQM
City La Ribera Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Guayaquil
Elevation 55 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 23.580000, -109.540000 -0.130000, -78.360000

La Ribera (PCO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,275 kilometers (2,656 miles / 2,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 21:39 in La Ribera, it's 23:39 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,145 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Punta Colorada Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to La Ribera (PCO) follows a heading of 310° (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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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