DEC
Decatur
United States
4,570 km
2,839 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,570 km
2,839 mi / 2,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DEC UIO
Airport Name Decatur Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code DEC UIO
ICAO Code KDEC SEQM
City Decatur Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 682 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 39.830000, -88.870000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Decatur (DEC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Decatur Airport (DEC) in Decatur, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,570 kilometers (2,839 miles / 2,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 11:08 in Decatur, it's 12:08 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,518 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Decatur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Decatur (DEC) 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 Decatur Airport (DEC) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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