TCO
Tumaco
Colombia
220 km
137 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
220 km
137 mi / 119 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
169°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

TCO UIO
Airport Name La Florida Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TCO UIO
ICAO Code SKCO SEQM
City Tumaco Quito
Country Colombia Ecuador
Timezone America/Bogota America/Guayaquil
Elevation 8 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 1.810000, -78.750000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tumaco (TCO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Florida Airport (TCO) in Tumaco, Colombia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 220 kilometers (137 miles / 119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 22:11 in Tumaco, it's 22:11 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,192 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than La Florida Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tumaco (TCO) follows a heading of 349° (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 La Florida Airport (TCO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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