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

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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
10:20 AM
CDT
4:55 PM
-05
6h 35m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 8h 7m AAACAF → ACDL Atlanta (ATL) to Quito flights
PTY Tocumen 8h 12m BRCM → CMKLM7 Tocumen (PTY) to Quito flights
MIA Miami 8h 16m AAACAS → 5YAAEK Miami (MIA) to Quito flights
IAH Houston 9h AAASAV → UA Houston (IAH) to Quito flights
BOG Bogota 9h 19m AV → 5YACAV Bogota (BOG) to Quito flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 9h 40m AV → AV San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Quito flights
JFK New York 11h AAASAT → 2KAV New York (JFK) to Quito flights
MEX Mexico City 13h 58m AAAMEK → AM Mexico City (MEX) to Quito flights
GRU São Paulo 19h 30m UA → 5YEKQR São Paulo (GRU) to Quito flights
AMS Amsterdam 20h 15m ACAFEK → AFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Quito flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Quito
3 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,970 mi 6h 35m nonstop

ORD–UIO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,970 miles in approximately 6h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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
TK Turkish Airlines 4 77X 6h35 70% Star Alliance –
EK Emirates 0 – – 70% – –
QR Qatar Airways 0 – – 70% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (4 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: EK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Oneworld: QR (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
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
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
15
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ATL ~8h 7m PTY ~8h 12m MIA ~8h 16m MDE ~8h 57m SJO ~8h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
911
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → UIO
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
UIO → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
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 6h 35m gate to gate.
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 time6h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 6h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 2,970 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from ORD to UIO: Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Tocumen and Miami.
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 Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to UIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to UIO is about 6 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,970 miles (4,779 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Tocumen and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.