Quito to Soledad flights
Soledad lies 1,307 km (812 mi) north of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Quito | Soledad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 342,556 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | UIO, 22 km out | BAQ, 4 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Soledad
Crossing from Ecuador into Colombia: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Soledad
Soledad is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG, 97 km), Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,842 ft | 98 ft |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | 97 km (60 mi) | 8,530 ft | 4 ft |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport (regional) | SMR | 62 km (39 mi) | 5,577 ft | 22 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Soledad from Quito?
1,307 km (812 mi) in a straight line, north of Quito.
How long does it take to get from Quito to Soledad by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Soledad?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Quito to Soledad flights?
Typically Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ); Soledad also has CTG, SMR.
What currency do I need in Soledad?
The Peso (COP).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.