ESL
Elista
Russia
12,452 km
7,737 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,452 km
7,737 mi / 6,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ESL UIO
Airport Name Elista Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ESL UIO
ICAO Code URWI SEQM
City Elista Quito
Country Russia Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Moscow America/Guayaquil
Elevation 501 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 46.370000, 44.330000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Elista (ESL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elista Airport (ESL) in Elista, Russia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,452 kilometers (7,737 miles / 6,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Russia 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 06:23 in Elista, it's 22:23 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 8,699 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Elista Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Elista (ESL) follows a heading of 39° (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 Elista Airport (ESL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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