Airport Comparison
| PUQ | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | PUQ | UIO |
| ICAO Code | SCCI | SEQM |
| City | Punta Arenas | Quito |
| Country | Chile | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Punta_Arenas | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 139 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -53.000000, -70.850000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,920 kilometers (3,679 miles / 3,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 351°.
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 Chile with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:23 in Punta Arenas, it's 12:23 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,061 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.