ACF
Brisbane
Australia
13,736 km
8,535 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,736 km
8,535 mi / 7,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACF UIO
Airport Name Brisbane Archerfield Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ACF UIO
ICAO Code YBAF SEQM
City Brisbane Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Guayaquil
Elevation 63 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -27.570000, 153.010000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Brisbane (ACF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) in Brisbane, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,736 kilometers (8,535 miles / 7,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Australia 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 23:55 in Brisbane, it's 08:55 in Quito. With a 15-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 9,137 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Brisbane Archerfield Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Brisbane (ACF) follows a heading of 236° (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 Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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