Distance From Guiana Space Centre West Heliport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport

The distance from Guiana Space Centre West Heliport () to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is 1809 miles or 2911 kilometers or 1571 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

---

How long does it take to travel from Kourou ( French Guiana ) to Quito ( Ecuador )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kourou and Quito takes around 4 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guiana Space Centre West Heliport, Kourou, French Guiana to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito, Ecuador is 4 hours 9 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - UIO

Kilometers		2911 km
Statute Miles		1809 miles
Nautical Miles		1571 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 9 minutes

Guiana Space Centre West Heliport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport Flight Route Map - to UIO Flight Path

Location of Guiana Space Centre West Heliport & Mariscal Sucre International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kourou to Quito nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kourou, French Guiana and Quito, Ecuador. .

Nonstop flight route between Kourou, French Guiana and Quito, Ecuador.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - UIO

Time difference between Kourou (French Guiana) and Quito (Ecuador) is 2 Hours.
Quito time is 2 Hours behind Kourou.

Location	Local Time
Kourou (French Guiana)	2026-06-14, 00:25:40 -03
Quito (Ecuador)	2026-06-13, 22:25:40 -05

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Guiana Space Centre West Heliport ( / ) Kourou, French Guiana

Destination

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO / SEQM) Quito, Ecuador