Airport Comparison
| FFA | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | First Flight Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | FFA | UIO |
| ICAO Code | KFFA | SEQM |
| City | Kill Devil Hills | Quito |
| Country | United States | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 12 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 36.020000, -75.670000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Kill Devil Hills (FFA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from First Flight Airport (FFA) in Kill Devil Hills, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,029 kilometers (2,504 miles / 2,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 185°.
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 04:58 in Kill Devil Hills, it's 04:58 in Quito.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,188 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than First Flight Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kill Devil Hills (FFA) follows a heading of 4° (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 First Flight Airport (FFA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.