Quito to San Cristóbal flights
San Cristóbal lies 1,130 km (702 mi) north-east of Quito, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 12 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.
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| Quito | San Cristóbal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.8 million | 289,852 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 692 m (2,270 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | UIO, 22 km out | SVZ, 24 km out |
Clocks in San Cristóbal are 1 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 2 h 12 min journey lands 3 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Cristóbal
Crossing from Ecuador into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,135 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD, 31 km), Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC, 35 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (regional) | SVZ | 24 km (15 mi) | 6,135 ft | 1,312 ft |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (regional) | STD | 31 km (19 mi) | 9,990 ft | 1,083 ft |
| Camilo Daza International Airport (regional) | CUC | 35 km (22 mi) | 7,700 ft | 1,096 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Cristóbal from Quito?
1,130 km (702 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito.
How long does it take to get from Quito to San Cristóbal by air?
About 2 h 12 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 San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
Which airports are used for Quito to San Cristóbal flights?
Typically Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ); San Cristóbal also has STD, CUC.
What currency do I need in San Cristóbal?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.