BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
14,838 km
9,220 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,838 km
9,220 mi / 8,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

BDI UIO
Airport Name Bird Island Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BDI UIO
ICAO Code FSSB SEQM
City Bird Island Quito
Country Seychelles Ecuador
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Bird Island (BDI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,838 kilometers (9,220 miles / 8,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:13 in Bird Island, it's 13:13 in Quito. With a 9-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 9,194 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Bird Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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