COI
Merritt Island
United States
3,175 km
1,973 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,175 km
1,973 mi / 1,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
175°
south

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COI UIO
Airport Name Merritt Island Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code COI UIO
ICAO Code KCOI SEQM
City Merritt Island Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 28.340000, -80.690000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Merritt Island (COI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merritt Island Airport (COI) in Merritt Island, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,175 kilometers (1,973 miles / 1,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 15:29 in Merritt Island, it's 15:29 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,194 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Merritt Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Merritt Island (COI) follows a heading of 356° (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 Merritt Island Airport (COI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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