TIJ
Tijuana
Mexico
5,436 km
3,378 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,436 km
3,378 mi / 2,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Tijuana
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

TIJ UIO
Airport Name General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TIJ UIO
ICAO Code MMTJ SEQM
City Tijuana Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Tijuana America/Guayaquil
Elevation 489 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 32.540000, -116.970000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tijuana (TIJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,436 kilometers (3,378 miles / 2,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 04:51 in Tijuana, it's 07:51 in Quito. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,711 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tijuana (TIJ) follows a heading of 316° (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 Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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