Pitalito to Quito flights
Quito lies 360 km (223 mi) south-west of Pitalito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Pitalito | Quito | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Ecuador |
| Population | 135,711 | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 1,265 m (4,150 ft) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Nearest large airport | FLA, 62 km out | UIO, 22 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Quito
Crossing from Colombia into Ecuador: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Airports at each end
Leaving Pitalito
Pitalito is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA), 62 km (39 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN, 91 km).
Arriving in Quito
Quito is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 13,445-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | 22 km (14 mi) | 13,445 ft | 7,841 ft |
| Cotopaxi International Airport (regional) | LTX | 76 km (47 mi) | 12,117 ft | 9,205 ft |
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Staying in Quito
Our booking partner lists 947 places to stay in Quito. Of the 459 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (218), and 19 are five-star. Across 151 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 54,891 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Quito from Pitalito?
360 km (223 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Pitalito.
How long does it take to get from Pitalito to Quito by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pitalito and Quito?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pitalito to Quito flights?
Typically Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO); Quito also has LTX.
What currency do I need in Quito?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Quito?
Our booking partner lists 947 places to stay in Quito, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.