Flights to Quito
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,445 ft, UIO can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 7,841 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Quito
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quito to Lima | Peru | 1,324 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Quito to Bogotá | Colombia | 730 km (454 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Quito to Guayaquil | Ecuador | 266 km (165 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Quito to Cali | Colombia | 464 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Quito to Medellín | Colombia | 791 km (492 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Quito to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 1,430 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Quito to Callao | Peru | 1,323 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Quito to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,312 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Quito to Trujillo | Peru | 879 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Quito to Cartagena | Colombia | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Quito to Cúcuta | Colombia | 1,124 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Quito to Soacha | Colombia | 718 km (446 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Quito to Cuenca | Ecuador | 301 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Quito to Piura | Peru | 599 km (372 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Quito to Chiclayo | Peru | 742 km (461 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Quito to Bucaramanga | Colombia | 1,014 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Quito to Ibagué | Colombia | 637 km (396 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Quito to Santa Marta | Colombia | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Quito to Montería | Colombia | 1,041 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Quito to Valledupar | Colombia | 1,324 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Quito to Pereira | Colombia | 643 km (400 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Quito to Huancayo | Peru | 1,366 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Quito to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,431 km (6,482 mi) | about 14 h 7 min |
| Quito to Lagos | Nigeria | 9,118 km (5,665 mi) | about 12 h 26 min |
| Quito to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 18,707 km (11,624 mi) | about 24 h 44 min |
| Quito to Jakarta | Indonesia | 19,083 km (11,858 mi) | about 25 h 13 min |
| Quito to Bengaluru | India | 17,026 km (10,579 mi) | about 22 h 35 min |
| Quito to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 8,297 km (5,155 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
| Quito to Singapore | Singapore | 19,726 km (12,257 mi) | about 26 h 2 min |
| Quito to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 13,071 km (8,122 mi) | about 17 h 30 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Quito?
Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is the closest large airport at 22 km (14 mi). The others, LTX, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is UIO from Quito city centre?
22 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Quito on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.