SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,291 km
802 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,291 km
802 mi / 697 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
150°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

SYQ UIO
Airport Name Tobias Bolanos International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SYQ UIO
ICAO Code MRPV SEQM
City San Jose Quito
Country Costa Rica Ecuador
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,287 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 9.960000, -84.140000 -0.130000, -78.360000

San Jose (SYQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,291 kilometers (802 miles / 697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Costa Rica 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 18:12 in San Jose, it's 19:12 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,913 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tobias Bolanos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to San Jose (SYQ) follows a heading of 330° (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 Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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