UIO
Quito
Ecuador
2,583 km
1,605 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
2,583 km
1,605 mi / 1,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
152°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

UIO UYU
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Uyuni Airport
IATA Code UIO UYU
ICAO Code SEQM SLUY
City Quito Quijarro
Country Ecuador Bolivia
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/La_Paz
Elevation 9,200 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Quito (UIO) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 2,583 kilometers (1,605 miles / 1,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:09 in Quito, it's 06:09 in Quijarro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,936 feet between the two airports. Uyuni Airport sits higher than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quijarro (UYU) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 330° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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