PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
157 km
98 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
157 km
98 mi / 85 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PTZ UIO
Airport Name Rio Amazonas Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PTZ UIO
ICAO Code SESM SEQM
City Shell Mera Quito
Country Ecuador Ecuador
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,465 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -1.510000, -78.060000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Shell Mera (PTZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 157 kilometers (98 miles / 85 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Ecuador. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 14:31 in Shell Mera, it's 14:31 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,735 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Rio Amazonas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Shell Mera (PTZ) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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