Driving from Quito to Maicao
Maicao lies 1,466 km (911 mi) north-east of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 21 min without stops, over roughly 1,788 km (1,111 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Quito | Maicao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 166,603 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
What changes when you arrive in Maicao
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.
Where to book car hire from Quito to Maicao
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Staying in Maicao
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Common questions
How far is Maicao from Quito?
1,466 km (911 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 1,788 km (1,111 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Maicao by car?
About 22 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Maicao?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Maicao?
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.