Flight Time from Cuenca to Quito
The flight from Cuenca to Quito covers about 187 mi and takes roughly 51 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
51 min
Nonstop flight
187 mi
Straight-line
229 mi
By road
51 min
Flight time
Cuenca and Quito are about 187 mi (302 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 229 mi (368 km), a drive of about 4 hr 5 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 51 min.
| Straight-line distance | 187 mi / 302 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 229 mi / 368 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 5 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 51 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $29 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -1.565, -78.765 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cuenca to Quito is about 187 mi (302 km) in a straight line, and roughly 229 mi (368 km) by road.