DCA
Washington
United States
4,336 km
2,695 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,336 km
2,695 mi / 2,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

DCA UIO
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code DCA UIO
ICAO Code KDCA SEQM
City Washington Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 14 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Washington (DCA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,336 kilometers (2,695 miles / 2,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 00:55 in Washington, it's 00:55 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,186 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 2° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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