The flight distance from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,429 kilometers (888 miles / 771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 06:29 in Riohacha, it's 06:29 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,157 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Almirante Padilla Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Riohacha (RCH) follows a heading of 25° (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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.