TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
846 km
526 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
846 km
526 mi / 457 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

TAU UIO
Airport Name Tauramena Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TAU UIO
ICAO Code SKTA SEQM
City Tauramena Quito
Country Colombia Ecuador
Timezone America/Bogota America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,462 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 5.010000, -72.740000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tauramena (TAU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 846 kilometers (526 miles / 457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 08:40 in Tauramena, it's 08:40 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,738 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tauramena Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tauramena (TAU) follows a heading of 47° (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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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