HIG
Highbury Airport
Australia
15,107 km
9,387 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,107 km
9,387 mi / 8,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HIG UIO
Airport Name Highbury Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code HIG UIO
ICAO Code YHHY SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -16.430000, 143.150000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Highbury Airport (HIG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Highbury Airport (HIG) in Highbury Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,107 kilometers (9,387 miles / 8,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Australia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:59 in Highbury Airport, it's 15:59 in Quito. With a 15-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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Highbury Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Highbury Airport (HIG) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Highbury Airport (HIG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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