Airport Comparison
| UIO | WCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre | Chandalar Lake Airport |
| IATA Code | UIO | WCR |
| ICAO Code | SEQM | PALR |
| City | Quito | Chandalar Lake |
| Country | Ecuador | United States |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil | America/Anchorage |
| Elevation | 9,200 ft | 1,920 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.130000, -78.360000 | 67.500000, -148.480000 |
Quito (UIO) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 9,190 kilometers (5,710 miles / 4,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Ecuador with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Quito, it's 19:35 in Chandalar Lake. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,280 feet between the two airports. Chandalar Lake Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Chandalar Lake (WCR) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.