TAM
Tampico
Mexico
3,269 km
2,031 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,269 km
2,031 mi / 1,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

TAM UIO
Airport Name General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TAM UIO
ICAO Code MMTM SEQM
City Tampico Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Guayaquil
Elevation 80 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 22.300000, -97.870000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tampico (TAM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,269 kilometers (2,031 miles / 1,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Mexico 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 20:11 in Tampico, it's 21:11 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,120 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tampico (TAM) follows a heading of 321° (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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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