PQE
La Dorada
Colombia
747 km
464 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
747 km
464 mi / 403 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PQE UIO
Airport Name German Olano Air Base Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PQE UIO
ICAO Code SKPQ SEQM
City La Dorada Quito
Country Colombia Ecuador
Timezone America/Bogota America/Guayaquil
Elevation 566 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 5.480000, -74.660000 -0.130000, -78.360000

La Dorada (PQE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from German Olano Air Base (PQE) in La Dorada, Colombia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 747 kilometers (464 miles / 403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Colombia with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:35 in La Dorada, it's 21:35 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,634 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than German Olano Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to La Dorada (PQE) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the German Olano Air Base (PQE) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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