DTW
Detroit
United States
4,734 km
2,942 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,734 km
2,942 mi / 2,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
173°
south

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Airport Comparison

DTW UIO
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code DTW UIO
ICAO Code KDTW SEQM
City Detroit Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 645 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Detroit (DTW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,734 kilometers (2,942 miles / 2,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 13:11 in Detroit, it's 12:11 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,555 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 355° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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