Flight to San José
Quito → San José · about ~1h 55m in the air
Flight to Managua
San José → Managua · about ~45m in the air
Bus to León
Managua → León · about 1h 50m
Quito → León
Ecuador to Nicaragua · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Quito?
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About the trip from Quito to León
Quito (Ecuador) and León (Nicaragua) are 1,683 km (1,046 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and bus, via San José and Managua: ~9h door to door with 2 changes. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Quito to San José: ~1h 55m in the air, 1,287 km
- Flight from San José to Managua: ~45m in the air, 340 km
- Bus from Managua to León: about 1h 50m, 76 km
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.