IKB
North Wilkesboro
United States
4,052 km
2,518 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,052 km
2,518 mi / 2,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

IKB UIO
Airport Name Wilkes County Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code IKB UIO
ICAO Code KUKF SEQM
City North Wilkesboro Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,303 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.220000, -81.100000 -0.130000, -78.360000

North Wilkesboro (IKB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wilkes County Airport (IKB) in North Wilkesboro, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,052 kilometers (2,518 miles / 2,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 12:03 in North Wilkesboro, it's 12:03 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,897 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Wilkes County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to North Wilkesboro (IKB) follows a heading of 356° (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 Wilkes County Airport (IKB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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