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Connecting route · Ecuador → Switzerland

Flights from Quito to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Quito to Zurich. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Amsterdam, about 14h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 59m
UIOZRHMAD

Quito to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey14h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Quito to Zurich

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
UIO Madrid (MAD) ZRH
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 59m
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2
UIO Amsterdam (AMS) ZRH
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, SWISS, Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 12m
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3
UIO Atlanta (ATL) ZRH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 41m
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4
UIO New York (JFK) ZRH
Leg 1: Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SWISS
Same alliance ~16h 05m
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UIO Bogota (BOG) ZRH
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 45m
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UIO Punta Cana (PUJ) ZRH
Leg 1: Arajet, Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 52m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,798 km6,085 miles
Journey time
14h 59mestimate
Time difference
+6hZurich vs Quito
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
UIO → ZRH

Flights from Quito to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Quito to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Amsterdam and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Quito to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,798 km.
Where do you change planes between Quito and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Amsterdam (AMS), Atlanta (ATL) and New York (JFK). Air Europa flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Quito and Zurich?
Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Quito and Zurich?
Zurich is 6 hours ahead of Quito.

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