The flight distance from Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,671 kilometers (1,038 miles / 902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nicaragua 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 20:31 in Puerto Cabezas, it's 21:31 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,148 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Puerto Cabezas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.