ESB
Ankara
Turkey
11,815 km
7,342 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,815 km
7,342 mi / 6,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ESB UIO
Airport Name Esenboga International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ESB UIO
ICAO Code LTAC SEQM
City Ankara Quito
Country Turkey Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,125 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 40.130000, 33.000000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ankara (ESB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,815 kilometers (7,342 miles / 6,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Turkey with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:54 in Ankara, it's 12:54 in Quito. With a 8-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 6,075 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Esenboga International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ankara (ESB) follows a heading of 48° (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 Esenboga International Airport (ESB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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