CUE to UIO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is 315 km (196 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (UIO to CUE).
How far is it from Cuenca to Quito?
The great-circle distance between Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is 315 km (196 mi, 170 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CUE to UIO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. UIO is roughly north of CUE.
How is the CUE to UIO route written in code?
The pair is written CUE-UIO in IATA codes and SECU-SEQM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Mariscal Lamar Airport is CUE (SECU), Mariscal Sucre International Airport is UIO (SEQM).
| CUE | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mariscal Lamar Airport | Mariscal Sucre International Airport |
| ICAO code | SECU | SEQM |
| Country | Ecuador | Ecuador |
| Elevation | 8,306 ft | 7,841 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1940 | #381 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
UIO sits 465 ft (142 m) lower than CUE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUE to UIO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ | TAME | TAE | Tame | Active |
| XL | Aerolane | LNE | Lan Ecuador | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cuenca from Quito?
Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) are 315 km (196 mi, 170 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUE to UIO?
A typical nonstop flight between CUE and UIO takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is UIO from CUE?
Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) lies roughly north of Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE).
Which airlines fly CUE to UIO?
2 airlines appear on the CUE-UIO route in the open dataset, including TAME, Aerolane.
CUE airport code · UIO airport code · Busiest airports worldwide