DCU
Decatur
United States
3,969 km
2,466 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,969 km
2,466 mi / 2,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DCU UIO
Airport Name Pryor Field Regional Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code DCU UIO
ICAO Code KDCU SEQM
City Decatur Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 592 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 34.650000, -86.950000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Decatur (DCU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Decatur, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,969 kilometers (2,466 miles / 2,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 07:55 in Decatur, it's 08:55 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,608 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Pryor Field Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Decatur (DCU) follows a heading of 348° (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 Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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