CIL
Council
United States
9,801 km
6,090 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,801 km
6,090 mi / 5,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Nome
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

CIL UIO
Airport Name Council Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CIL UIO
ICAO Code KK29 SEQM
City Council Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Nome America/Guayaquil
Elevation 100 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 64.900000, -163.700000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Council (CIL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Council Airport (CIL) in Council, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,801 kilometers (6,090 miles / 5,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 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 11:41 in Council, it's 15:41 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 9,100 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Council Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Council (CIL) follows a heading of 335° (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 Council Airport (CIL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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