AKB
Atka
United States
10,417 km
6,473 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,417 km
6,473 mi / 5,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Adak
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

AKB UIO
Airport Name Atka Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AKB UIO
ICAO Code PAAK SEQM
City Atka Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Adak America/Guayaquil
Elevation 55 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 52.220000, -174.210000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Atka (AKB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atka Airport (AKB) in Atka, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,417 kilometers (6,473 miles / 5,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:17 in Atka, it's 12:17 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,145 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Atka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Atka (AKB) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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