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New YorkQuito

Flights from New York (JFK) to Quito (UIO)

Timezone shift0hDirectionneutralFlight time6h 40mDistance4,553 kmDirect1 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

4,553 km

Fastest Flight

6h 40m

Timezone Shift

0h

Direct Airlines

1

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A320neo

New York to Quito Flights

Flights from New York to Quito are operated 12 times. Departure times vary between 00:15 and 01:15. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 4,553 km (2,829 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Quito

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference:choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Arrival Strategy for Quito

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with natural sunlight and stay active to help reset your internal clock. Consider a light breakfast and gentle walking to acclimate to the local time zone.

Afternoon Arrival

During afternoon arrival, resist the urge to nap. Instead, hydrate well and engage in light activities that keep you moving and exposed to daylight to combat potential fatigue.

Evening Arrival

With an evening arrival, aim for a light dinner and prepare for an early bedtime aligned with local time to quickly synchronize your circadian rhythm.

Best Time to Visit Quito

Monthly climate overview

subtropical highland

Jan

22°

10°

80mm

Feb

22°

11°

90mm

Mar

23°

11°

110mm

Apr

22°

12°

130mm

May

22°

11°

150mm

Jun

21°

11°

120mm

Jul

21°

10°

80mm

Aug

21°

10°

70mm

Sep

22°

11°

90mm

Oct

22°

11°

110mm

Nov

23°

11°

120mm

Dec

22°

11°

100mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

JFK

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 5.5/10

Min connection: 60min

UIO

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 1.4/10

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

AV
AVIANCA
00:15Airbus A320neo6h 40m
AV
AVIANCA
00:15Airbus A320neo6h 40m
AV
AVIANCA
00:15Airbus A320neo6h 40m

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