NUQ
Mountain View
United States
6,121 km
3,803 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,121 km
3,803 mi / 3,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NUQ UIO
Airport Name Moffett Federal Airfield Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NUQ UIO
ICAO Code KNUQ SEQM
City Mountain View Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Guayaquil
Elevation 37 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 37.420000, -122.050000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mountain View (NUQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) in Mountain View, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,121 kilometers (3,803 miles / 3,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 10:13 in Mountain View, it's 13:13 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 9,163 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Moffett Federal Airfield. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mountain View (NUQ) follows a heading of 318° (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 Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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