UBS
Columbus
United States
3,880 km
2,411 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,880 km
2,411 mi / 2,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

UBS UIO
Airport Name Columbus-Lowndes County Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code UBS UIO
ICAO Code KUBS SEQM
City Columbus Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 188 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 33.470000, -88.380000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Columbus (UBS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) in Columbus, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,880 kilometers (2,411 miles / 2,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 07:36 in Columbus, it's 08:36 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,012 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Columbus-Lowndes County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Columbus (UBS) follows a heading of 345° (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 Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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