CAE
Columbia
United States
3,799 km
2,361 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,799 km
2,361 mi / 2,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

CAE UIO
Airport Name Columbia Metro Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CAE UIO
ICAO Code KCAE SEQM
City Columbia Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 236 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -81.120000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Columbia (CAE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Metro Airport (CAE) in Columbia, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,799 kilometers (2,361 miles / 2,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 12:12 in Columbia, it's 12:12 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,964 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Columbia Metro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Columbia (CAE) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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