HLH
Ulanhot
China
14,520 km
9,022 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,520 km
9,022 mi / 7,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

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HLH UIO
Airport Name Ulanhot Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code HLH UIO
ICAO Code ZBUL SEQM
City Ulanhot Quito
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 46.200000, 122.010000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ulanhot (HLH) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ulanhot Airport (HLH) in Ulanhot, China to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,520 kilometers (9,022 miles / 7,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 China 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 07:58 in Ulanhot, it's 18:58 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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ulanhot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ulanhot (HLH) follows a heading of 342° (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 Ulanhot Airport (HLH) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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