SZL
Knob Noster
United States
4,591 km
2,853 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,591 km
2,853 mi / 2,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SZL UIO
Airport Name Whiteman Afb Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SZL UIO
ICAO Code KSZL SEQM
City Knob Noster Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 871 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.730000, -93.550000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Knob Noster (SZL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) in Knob Noster, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,591 kilometers (2,853 miles / 2,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 13:09 in Knob Noster, it's 14:09 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,329 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Whiteman Afb Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Knob Noster (SZL) follows a heading of 342° (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 Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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