EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,093 km
5,650 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,093 km
5,650 mi / 4,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EDI UIO
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code EDI UIO
ICAO Code EGPH SEQM
City Edinburgh Quito
Country United Kingdom Ecuador
Timezone Europe/London America/Guayaquil
Elevation 135 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,093 kilometers (5,650 miles / 4,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 United Kingdom 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 08:20 in Edinburgh, it's 03:20 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,065 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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