Chicago to Quito (ORD–UIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QR8163
QR Qatar
2:52 AM
CDT
5:45 PM
-05
14h 53m
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TK6039
TK Turkish
77X
10:05 AM
CDT
4:40 PM
-05
6h 35m
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TK6023
TK Turkish
77X
10:51 AM
CDT
4:55 PM
-05
6h 4m
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QR8099
QR Qatar
77L
3:50 PM
CDT
9:21 PM
-05
5h 31m
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Chicago to Quito
3 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,970 mi 5h 31m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

ORD–UIO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 2,970 miles in approximately 5h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–UIO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QR Qatar Airways 2 77L 5h31-14h53 75% Oneworld –
TK Turkish Airlines 2 77X 6h04-6h35 75% Star Alliance –
EK Emirates 0 – – 75% – –
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – QR
77X Boeing 777-200ER – TK
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QR (2 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: TK (2 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to UIO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to UIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
913
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Quito is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · UIO: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Quito.
Distance & Flight Time
2,970 mi / 4,779 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 31m to 14h 53m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Ecuador visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 12-month period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Proof of onward travel and proof of funds may be requested at immigration. The 90-day allowance cannot be extended without applying for a different visa type.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–UIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Quito route.
Route details
Distance2,970 mi / 4,779 km
Flight time5h 31m to 14h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: UIO
Full nameMariscal Sucre International Airport
IATA / ICAOUIO / SEQM
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation7,841 ft / 2,390 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to UIO flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport take approximately 5h 31m to 14h 53m. The route covers 2,970 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from ORD to UIO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLL, NAS, PBI, TEB, SJO, MDE, NLU, GUA, LGA, SJU, VCP, PTY, BOG, JFK, GRU, IAH, MIA, AMS, MAD, ATL and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to UIO

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to UIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to UIO ranges from 5 hours 31 minutes to 14 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,970 miles (4,779 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via FLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.