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TUS to LQM: distance & flight time
Tucson (Tucson International Airport) → Puerto Leguízamo (Caucaya Airport)
3,247 mi
5,226 km · 2,822 nm
6h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,247 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 50m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TUS — Tucson International Airport · Tucson, United States
- LQM — Caucaya Airport · Puerto Leguízamo, Colombia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near TUS
- DMA · Davis Monthan Air Force Base5 mi away
- AVW · Marana Regional Airport26 mi away
- MZJ · Pinal Airpark35 mi away
- OLS · Nogales International Airport49 mi away
Near LQM
- TPN · Tiputini Airport66 mi away
- TQS · Tres Esquinas Air Base72 mi away
- TPC · Tarapoa Airport108 mi away
- PUU · Tres De Mayo Airport129 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is TUS from LQM?
The flight distance from Tucson (TUS) to Puerto Leguízamo (LQM) is 3,247 miles (5,226 km, 2,822 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TUS to LQM?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 50m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from TUS to LQM?
Nonstop service on TUS–LQM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 6h 50m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tucson and Puerto Leguízamo?
Puerto Leguízamo is 2 hours ahead of Tucson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TUS to LQM?
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Why are some TUS to LQM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain TUS–LQM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.