OSU
Columbus
United States
4,497 km
2,794 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,497 km
2,794 mi / 2,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

OSU UIO
Airport Name Ohio State University Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code OSU UIO
ICAO Code KOSU SEQM
City Columbus Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 906 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, -83.070000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Columbus (OSU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ohio State University Airport (OSU) in Columbus, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,497 kilometers (2,794 miles / 2,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 11:01 in Columbus, it's 11:01 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,295 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ohio State University Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Columbus (OSU) follows a heading of 354° (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 Ohio State University Airport (OSU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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