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Quito → Medellin Flights from Quito (UIO) to Medellin (MDE)
Timezone shift 0h Direction neutral Flight time 1h 30m Distance 771 km Direct 1 airlines
Overview Airlines(12) Awards(1) Seasonal
Alliances Star Alliance SkyTeam Oneworld
Classes Economy Premium Economy Business First
Schedule su mo tu we th fr sa
Aircraft Airbus A320-100/200
Quito to Medellin Flights Flights from Quito to Medellin are operated 12 times. Departure times vary between 12:30 and 19:15. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 771 km (479 miles).
Arrival Windows Best times to arrive for faster recovery
7AM–7PM
Morning light helps you stay awake longer
9PM–5AM
Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder
The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.
Departure Timing Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery
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Arrival Strategy for Medellin How to manage jetlag based on arrival time
After a morning arrival, immediately engage in outdoor activities and natural sunlight to reset your circadian rhythm and combat early fatigue.
Afternoon arrivals should plan for a light nap (30-45 minutes) to refresh without disrupting nighttime sleep patterns.
Evening arrivals should minimize caffeine, create a dark sleeping environment, and aim for immediate local bedtime to synchronize with Colombian time.
Best Time to Visit Medellin Monthly climate overview
Airport Recovery Facilities Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport
MDE
Comfort: 1.9/10
Min connection: 45min
Top Airlines Nonstop service on this route
12:30 Airbus A320-100/200 1h 30m
12:30 Airbus A320-100/200 1h 30m
12:30 Airbus A320-100/200 1h 30m
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Jetlag Score 100
Minimal Jetlag K2 composite score
Recovery Estimate Conservative 0.0 days
Aggressive 0.0 days
Direction neutral
Route Facts Origin UIO
Destination MDE
Distance 771 km
Timezone Shift 0h
Direct Airlines 1
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