AMW
Ames
United States
4,927 km
3,062 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,927 km
3,062 mi / 2,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AMW UIO
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AMW UIO
ICAO Code KAMW SEQM
City Ames Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 956 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ames (AMW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,927 kilometers (3,062 miles / 2,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:04 in Ames, it's 06:04 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,244 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ames Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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