TYS
Knoxville
United States
4,039 km
2,509 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,039 km
2,509 mi / 2,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

TYS UIO
Airport Name Mc Ghee Tyson Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TYS UIO
ICAO Code KTYS SEQM
City Knoxville Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 986 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.810000, -83.990000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Knoxville (TYS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,039 kilometers (2,509 miles / 2,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 09:34 in Knoxville, it's 09:34 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,214 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mc Ghee Tyson Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Knoxville (TYS) follows a heading of 352° (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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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