TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
362 km
225 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
362 km
225 mi / 195 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

TQS UIO
Airport Name Tres Esquinas Air Base Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TQS UIO
ICAO Code SKTQ SEQM
City Tres Esquinas Quito
Country Colombia Ecuador
Timezone America/Bogota America/Guayaquil
Elevation 585 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 0.750000, -75.230000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tres Esquinas (TQS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 362 kilometers (225 miles / 195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 14:11 in Tres Esquinas, it's 14:11 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,615 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tres Esquinas Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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