Airport Comparison
Quito (UIO) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 1,429 kilometers (888 miles / 772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.
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 Ecuador with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:11 in Quito, it's 13:11 in Upala.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,016 feet between the two airports. Upala Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Upala (UPL) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 149° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.