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Connecting route · Switzerland → Ecuador

Flights from Zurich to Quito

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Quito. 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
ZRHUIOMAD

Zurich to Quito at a glance

Fastest journey14h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Quito

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

1
ZRH Madrid (MAD) UIO
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, SWISS · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~14h 59m
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2
ZRH Amsterdam (AMS) UIO
Leg 1: KLM, SWISS · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~15h 12m
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3
ZRH Atlanta (ATL) UIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 41m
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4
ZRH New York (JFK) UIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SWISS · Leg 2: Avianca Ecuador
Same alliance ~16h 05m
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ZRH Bogota (BOG) UIO
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia
Self-transfer likely ~15h 45m
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ZRH Punta Cana (PUJ) UIO
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Arajet, Avianca Ecuador
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
-6hQuito vs Zurich
Currency in Quito
USD
Airports
ZRH → UIO

Flights from Zurich to Quito: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Quito?
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 Zurich to Quito?
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 Zurich and Quito?
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 Zurich and Quito?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Quito?
Quito is 6 hours behind Zurich.

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