AAU
Asau
Samoa
10,466 km
6,503 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,466 km
6,503 mi / 5,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

AAU UIO
Airport Name Asau Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AAU UIO
ICAO Code NSAU SEQM
City Asau Quito
Country Samoa Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Asau (AAU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,466 kilometers (6,503 miles / 5,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:04 in Asau, it's 12:04 in Quito. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Asau Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asau Airport (AAU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.