GZW
Qazvin
Iran
13,361 km
8,302 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,361 km
8,302 mi / 7,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
295°
west northwest

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GZW UIO
Airport Name Qazvin Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GZW UIO
ICAO Code OIIK SEQM
City Qazvin Quito
Country Iran Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,184 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.240000, 50.050000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Qazvin (GZW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qazvin Airport (GZW) in Qazvin, Iran to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,361 kilometers (8,302 miles / 7,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Iran 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 17:31 in Qazvin, it's 09:01 in Quito. With a 8.5-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 5,016 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Qazvin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Qazvin (GZW) follows a heading of 47° (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 Qazvin Airport (GZW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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