COU
Columbia
United States
4,556 km
2,831 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,556 km
2,831 mi / 2,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

COU UIO
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code COU UIO
ICAO Code KCOU SEQM
City Columbia Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 889 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Columbia (COU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,556 kilometers (2,831 miles / 2,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 10:47 in Columbia, it's 11:47 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,311 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Columbia Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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