Airport Comparison
La Palma (PLP) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 950 kilometers (590 miles / 513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 181°.
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 Panama 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 04:21 in La Palma, it's 04:21 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,170 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to La Palma (PLP) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.