The flight distance from San Cristobal Airport (SCY) in San Cristobal, Ecuador to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,255 kilometers (780 miles / 678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 a domestic route within Ecuador. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 08:09 in San Cristobal, it's 09:09 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,138 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than San Cristobal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to San Cristobal (SCY) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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