AUJ
Ambunti
Papua New Guinea
15,415 km
9,578 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,415 km
9,578 mi / 8,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
95°
east

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AUJ UIO
Airport Name Ambunti Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AUJ UIO
ICAO Code AYAT SEQM
City Ambunti Quito
Country Papua New Guinea Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Guayaquil
Elevation 50 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -4.220000, 142.820000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ambunti (AUJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambunti Airport (AUJ) in Ambunti, Papua New Guinea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,415 kilometers (9,578 miles / 8,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 22:52 in Ambunti, it's 07:52 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 9,150 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ambunti Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ambunti (AUJ) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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