AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,552 km
5,935 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,552 km
5,935 mi / 5,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
264°
west

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AMS UIO
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AMS UIO
ICAO Code EHAM SEQM
City Amsterdam Quito
Country Netherlands Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Guayaquil
Elevation -11 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,552 kilometers (5,935 miles / 5,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:19 in Amsterdam, it's 03:19 in Quito. With a 6-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 9,211 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 37° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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