CUQ
Coen Airport
Australia
15,196 km
9,442 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,196 km
9,442 mi / 8,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUQ UIO
Airport Name Coen Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CUQ UIO
ICAO Code YCOE SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Guayaquil
Elevation 532 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -13.760000, 143.110000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Coen Airport (CUQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coen Airport (CUQ) in Coen Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,196 kilometers (9,442 miles / 8,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 23:54 in Coen Airport, it's 08:54 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 8,668 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Coen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Coen Airport (CUQ) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Coen Airport (CUQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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