UIO
Quito
Ecuador
5,654 km
3,513 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
5,654 km
3,513 mi / 3,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO WHP
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Whiteman Airport
IATA Code UIO WHP
ICAO Code SEQM KWHP
City Quito Los Angeles
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 9,200 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 34.260000, -118.410000

Quito (UIO) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 5,654 kilometers (3,513 miles / 3,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 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 04:10 in Quito, it's 01:10 in Los Angeles. 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 8,197 feet between the two airports. Whiteman 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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 124° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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