ALR
Alexandra
New Zealand
11,719 km
7,282 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,719 km
7,282 mi / 6,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ALR UIO
Airport Name Alexandra Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ALR UIO
ICAO Code NZLX SEQM
City Alexandra Quito
Country New Zealand Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Guayaquil
Elevation 752 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -45.210000, 169.370000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Alexandra (ALR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexandra Airport (ALR) in Alexandra, New Zealand to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,719 kilometers (7,282 miles / 6,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 New Zealand 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 02:24 in Alexandra, it's 08:24 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 8,448 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Alexandra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Alexandra (ALR) follows a heading of 223° (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 Alexandra Airport (ALR) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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