KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
8,720 km
5,418 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,720 km
5,418 mi / 4,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

KOA UIO
Airport Name Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KOA UIO
ICAO Code PHKO SEQM
City Kailua/Kona Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Guayaquil
Elevation 49 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 19.700000, -156.000000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,720 kilometers (5,418 miles / 4,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 01:23 in Kailua/Kona, it's 06:23 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,151 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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