EKO
Elko
United States
5,913 km
3,674 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,913 km
3,674 mi / 3,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

EKO UIO
Airport Name Elko Regional Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code EKO UIO
ICAO Code KEKO SEQM
City Elko Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,140 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 40.830000, -115.790000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Elko (EKO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) in Elko, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,913 kilometers (3,674 miles / 3,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 03:35 in Elko, it's 06:35 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 4,060 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Elko Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Elko (EKO) follows a heading of 325° (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 Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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