CIU
Sault Ste Marie
United States
5,192 km
3,226 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,192 km
3,226 mi / 2,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

CIU UIO
Airport Name Chippewa County International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CIU UIO
ICAO Code KCIU SEQM
City Sault Ste Marie Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 799 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, -84.470000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,192 kilometers (3,226 miles / 2,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 09:14 in Sault Ste Marie, it's 09:14 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,401 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Chippewa County International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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