EML
Emmen Airport
Switzerland
9,766 km
6,068 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,766 km
6,068 mi / 5,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

EML UIO
Airport Name Emmen Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code EML UIO
ICAO Code LSME SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Switzerland Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,400 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 47.090000, 8.310000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Emmen Airport (EML) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emmen Airport (EML) in Emmen Airport, Switzerland to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,766 kilometers (6,068 miles / 5,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 19:17 in Emmen Airport, it's 13:17 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 7,800 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Emmen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Emmen Airport (EML) 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 Emmen Airport (EML) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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