BXO
Buochs
Switzerland
9,772 km
6,072 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,772 km
6,072 mi / 5,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
268°
west

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BXO UIO
Airport Name Buochs Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BXO UIO
ICAO Code LSZC SEQM
City Buochs Quito
Country Switzerland Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,475 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 46.970000, 8.400000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Buochs (BXO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buochs Airport (BXO) in Buochs, Switzerland to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,772 kilometers (6,072 miles / 5,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Switzerland 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 14:13 in Buochs, it's 08:13 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 7,725 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Buochs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Buochs (BXO) follows a heading of 43° (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 Buochs Airport (BXO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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