CIC
Chico
United States
6,255 km
3,887 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,255 km
3,887 mi / 3,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CIC UIO
Airport Name Chico Regional Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CIC UIO
ICAO Code KCIC SEQM
City Chico Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Guayaquil
Elevation 240 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 39.800000, -121.900000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Chico (CIC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chico Regional Airport (CIC) in Chico, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,255 kilometers (3,887 miles / 3,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 08:58 in Chico, it's 11:58 in Quito. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,960 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Chico Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Chico (CIC) follows a heading of 320° (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 Chico Regional Airport (CIC) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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