ADU
Ardabil
Iran
13,133 km
8,160 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,133 km
8,160 mi / 7,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
295°
west northwest

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ADU UIO
Airport Name Ardabil Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ADU UIO
ICAO Code OITL SEQM
City Ardabil Quito
Country Iran Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,315 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.330000, 48.420000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ardabil (ADU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ardabil Airport (ADU) in Ardabil, Iran to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,133 kilometers (8,160 miles / 7,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Iran with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:12 in Ardabil, it's 15:42 in Quito. With a 8.5-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 4,885 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ardabil Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ardabil (ADU) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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