EED
Needles
United States
5,406 km
3,359 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,406 km
3,359 mi / 2,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

EED UIO
Airport Name Needles Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code EED UIO
ICAO Code KEED SEQM
City Needles Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Guayaquil
Elevation 983 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 34.770000, -114.620000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Needles (EED) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Needles Airport (EED) in Needles, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,406 kilometers (3,359 miles / 2,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 07:46 in Needles, it's 10:46 in Quito. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,217 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Needles Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Needles (EED) follows a heading of 320° (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 Needles Airport (EED) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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