Airport Comparison
| FYU | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fort Yukon Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | FYU | UIO |
| ICAO Code | PFYU | SEQM |
| City | Fort Yukon | Quito |
| Country | United States | Ecuador |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 447 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 66.570000, -145.250000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Fort Yukon (FYU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fort Yukon Airport (FYU) in Fort Yukon, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,023 kilometers (5,606 miles / 4,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.
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 States with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 01:34 in Fort Yukon, it's 05:34 in Quito. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 8,753 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Fort Yukon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Fort Yukon (FYU) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Fort Yukon Airport (FYU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.