LBF
North Platte
United States
5,109 km
3,175 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,109 km
3,175 mi / 2,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LBF UIO
Airport Name North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LBF UIO
ICAO Code KLBF SEQM
City North Platte Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,777 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 41.130000, -100.680000 -0.130000, -78.360000

North Platte (LBF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) in North Platte, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,109 kilometers (3,175 miles / 2,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 12:48 in North Platte, it's 13:48 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,423 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to North Platte (LBF) follows a heading of 337° (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 North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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