CUG
Cudal Airport
Australia
13,853 km
8,608 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,853 km
8,608 mi / 7,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUG UIO
Airport Name Cudal Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CUG UIO
ICAO Code YCUA SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Guayaquil
Elevation 491 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -33.280000, 148.760000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Cudal Airport (CUG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cudal Airport (CUG) in Cudal Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,853 kilometers (8,608 miles / 7,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Australia 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 04:03 in Cudal Airport, it's 12:03 in Quito. With a 16-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 8,709 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Cudal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Cudal Airport (CUG) follows a heading of 228° (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 Cudal Airport (CUG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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