Quito to Zipaquirá flights
Zipaquirá lies 770 km (479 mi) north-east of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 44 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 | Zipaquirá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 130,432 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 2,607 m (8,553 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | UIO, 22 km out | BOG, 39 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Zipaquirá
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 Zipaquirá
Zipaquirá is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 39 km (24 mi) | 12,467 ft | 8,361 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Zipaquirá from Quito?
770 km (479 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito.
How long does it take to get from Quito to Zipaquirá by air?
About 1 h 44 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 Zipaquirá?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Quito to Zipaquirá flights?
Typically Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
What currency do I need in Zipaquirá?
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.