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

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2,970 mi airlines 7/wk
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EK9920
EK Emirates
77L
2:15 AM
CDT
9:07 AM
-05
5h 52m
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EK9916
EK Emirates
77L
6:15 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
-05
5h 50m
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EK9918
EK Emirates
77L
10:30 AM
CDT
4:45 PM
-05
6h 15m
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TK6023
TK Turkish
77X
12:30 PM
CDT
5:35 PM
-05
5h 5m
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TK6039
TK Turkish
77X
12:33 PM
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5:35 PM
-05
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Chicago to Quito
3 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,970 mi 4h 23m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

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 4h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes UIO Routes ORD Live Flights UIO Live Flights ORD Delays
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 5h02-5h05 56% Star Alliance –
EK Emirates 3 77L 5h50-6h15 56% – –
QR Qatar Airways 1 – – 56% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – EK
77X Boeing 777-200ER – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (4 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EK (3 flights/wk, 38%)
Oneworld: QR (1 flights/wk, 13%)
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
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
7
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
~36h
Longest
PBI ~8h 31m TEB ~8h 39m LGA ~9h 29m VCP ~14h 43m ATL ~17h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
904
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
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
UIO → ORD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
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 4h 23m to 6h 25m.
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 time4h 23m to 6h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections15 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 4h 23m to 6h 25m. The route covers 2,970 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ORD to UIO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, TEB, LGA, VCP, ATL, MIA, SJO, BOG, IAH, PTY, JFK, GUA, MAD, AMS and GRU. 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to UIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to UIO ranges from 4 hours 23 minutes to 6 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,970 miles (4,779 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.