GES
South Cotabato
Philippines
17,329 km
10,768 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
17,329 km
10,768 mi / 9,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GES UIO
Airport Name Tambler Prinipal Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GES UIO
ICAO Code RPMR SEQM
City South Cotabato Quito
Country Philippines Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Guayaquil
Elevation 503 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 6.060000, 125.100000 -0.130000, -78.360000

South Cotabato (GES) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambler Prinipal Airport (GES) in South Cotabato, Philippines to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 17,329 kilometers (10,768 miles / 9,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Philippines 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 23:13 in South Cotabato, it's 10:13 in Quito. With a 13-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 8,697 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tambler Prinipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to South Cotabato (GES) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Tambler Prinipal Airport (GES) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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