CKU
Cordova
United States
8,807 km
5,473 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,807 km
5,473 mi / 4,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CKU UIO
Airport Name Cordova Municipal Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CKU UIO
ICAO Code KCKU SEQM
City Cordova Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Guayaquil
Elevation 59 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 60.540000, -145.730000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Cordova (CKU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) in Cordova, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,807 kilometers (5,473 miles / 4,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 14:44 in Cordova, it's 18:44 in Quito. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,141 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Cordova Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Cordova (CKU) follows a heading of 332° (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 Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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