JEF
Jefferson City
United States
4,530 km
2,815 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,530 km
2,815 mi / 2,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JEF UIO
Airport Name Jefferson City Memorial Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code JEF UIO
ICAO Code KJEF SEQM
City Jefferson City Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 549 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.590000, -92.160000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Jefferson City (JEF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) in Jefferson City, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,530 kilometers (2,815 miles / 2,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 05:00 in Jefferson City, it's 06:00 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,651 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Jefferson City Memorial Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Jefferson City (JEF) follows a heading of 343° (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 Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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