FBG
Fort Liberty
United States
3,918 km
2,434 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,918 km
2,434 mi / 2,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
179°
south

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FBG UIO
Airport Name Simmons Army Air Field Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code FBG UIO
ICAO Code KFBG SEQM
City Fort Liberty Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 244 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.100000, -78.900000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Fort Liberty (FBG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) in Fort Liberty, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,918 kilometers (2,434 miles / 2,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 11:51 in Fort Liberty, it's 11:51 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,956 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Simmons Army Air Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Fort Liberty (FBG) follows a heading of 359° (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 Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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