HOU
Houston
United States
3,766 km
2,340 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,766 km
2,340 mi / 2,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HOU UIO
Airport Name William P Hobby Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code HOU UIO
ICAO Code KHOU SEQM
City Houston Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 46 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 29.650000, -95.280000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Houston (HOU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,766 kilometers (2,340 miles / 2,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 11:18 in Houston, it's 12:18 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,154 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than William P Hobby Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Houston (HOU) follows a heading of 333° (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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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