UIO
Quito
Ecuador
9,075 km
5,639 miles
UMM
Summit
United States
Distance
9,075 km
5,639 mi / 4,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO UMM
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Summit Airport
IATA Code UIO UMM
ICAO Code SEQM PAST
City Quito Summit
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Anchorage
Elevation 9,200 ft 2,409 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 63.330000, -149.130000

Quito (UIO) to Summit (UMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Summit Airport (UMM) in Summit, United States is 9,075 kilometers (5,639 miles / 4,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:53 in Quito, it's 08:53 in Summit. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,791 feet between the two airports. Summit Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Summit (UMM) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Summit Airport (UMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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