UIO
Quito
Ecuador
2,605 km
1,619 miles
VRO
Matanzas
Cuba
Distance
2,605 km
1,619 mi / 1,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

UIO VRO
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Kawama Airport
IATA Code UIO VRO
ICAO Code SEQM MUKW
City Quito Matanzas
Country Ecuador Cuba
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Havana
Elevation 9,200 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 23.120000, -81.300000

Quito (UIO) to Matanzas (VRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Kawama Airport (VRO) in Matanzas, Cuba is 2,605 kilometers (1,619 miles / 1,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Cuba. 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 16:14 in Quito, it's 16:14 in Matanzas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,184 feet between the two airports. Kawama 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 Matanzas (VRO) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 173° (south). 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 Kawama Airport (VRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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