Charter Houston to Quito privately from US$64,500, about 4h 46m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Houston (IAH) ⇄ Quito (UIO) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Houston and Quito is about 3,801 km (2,362 miles), or 2,052 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Houston to Quito (and Quito to Houston) ranges from US$64,500 for a super midsize jet like the Challenger 350, up to US$169,500 for a heavy jet such as the Challenger 605. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. 12-16 seats and 7,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 46m | 4h 17m – 5h 15m | US$89,000 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 4h 46m | 4h 17m – 5h 15m | US$121,000 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 4h 46m | US$89,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 4h 46m | US$98,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 4h 52m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 4h 46m | US$121,000 – US$169,500 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 4h 37m | US$133,000 – US$186,500 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4h 37m | US$145,000 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Houston, United States: George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Ellington Airport, Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, Sugar Land Regional Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.
Quito, Ecuador: Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Mariscal Sucre International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIAH / IAH | SEQM / UIO |
| Longest hard runway | 12,001 ft | 13,445 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 97 ft | 7,841 ft |
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is at 7,841 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Ellington Airport (9,001 ft, 45 km) · Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (7,501 ft, 41 km) · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (7,009 ft, 22 km) · Sugar Land Regional Airport (8,000 ft, 50 km) · Emsecor Heliport (43 ft, 11 km) · Mitad del Mundo Heliport · DGAC Heliport · Endesa Heliport (43 ft, 28 km)
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
See the guide range — US$64,500 – US$169,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The Houston to Quito route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$64,500 – US$169,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a super midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 4h 46m in the air over 3,801 km (2,362 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Super Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet. We lead with a super midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Houston–Quito charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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