CEM
Central
United States
8,962 km
5,569 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,962 km
5,569 mi / 4,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CEM UIO
Airport Name Central Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CEM UIO
ICAO Code PACE SEQM
City Central Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Guayaquil
Elevation 937 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -144.780000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Central (CEM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,962 kilometers (5,569 miles / 4,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 08:54 in Central, it's 12:54 in Quito. 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 8,263 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Central Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Central (CEM) follows a heading of 337° (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 Central Airport (CEM) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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