UIO
Quito
Ecuador
9,070 km
5,636 miles
WOW
Willow
United States
Distance
9,070 km
5,636 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO WOW
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Willow Airport
IATA Code UIO WOW
ICAO Code SEQM PAUO
City Quito Willow
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Anchorage
Elevation 9,200 ft 215 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 61.750000, -150.050000

Quito (UIO) to Willow (WOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Willow Airport (WOW) in Willow, United States is 9,070 kilometers (5,636 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 20:08 in Quito, it's 16:08 in Willow. 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 8,985 feet between the two airports. Willow 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 Willow (WOW) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 106° (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 Willow Airport (WOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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