RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
4,828 km
3,000 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,828 km
3,000 mi / 2,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RFD UIO
Airport Name Chicago/Rockford International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RFD UIO
ICAO Code KRFD SEQM
City Chicago/Rockford Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 742 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 42.200000, -89.100000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,828 kilometers (3,000 miles / 2,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 09:56 in Chicago/Rockford, it's 10:56 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,458 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Chicago/Rockford International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) follows a heading of 348° (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 Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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