FAU
Fahud
Oman
14,541 km
9,035 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,541 km
9,035 mi / 7,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
291°
west northwest

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FAU UIO
Airport Name Fahud Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code FAU UIO
ICAO Code OOFD SEQM
City Fahud Quito
Country Oman Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Guayaquil
Elevation 552 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 22.350000, 56.480000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Fahud (FAU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fahud Airport (FAU) in Fahud, Oman to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,541 kilometers (9,035 miles / 7,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Oman 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 14:05 in Fahud, it's 05:05 in Quito. With a 9-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 8,648 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Fahud Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Fahud (FAU) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Fahud Airport (FAU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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