HMY
Seosan
South Korea
15,211 km
9,452 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,211 km
9,452 mi / 8,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HMY UIO
Airport Name Seosan Air Base Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code HMY UIO
ICAO Code RKTP SEQM
City Seosan Quito
Country South Korea Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 39 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.700000, 126.490000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Seosan (HMY) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seosan Air Base (HMY) in Seosan, South Korea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,211 kilometers (9,452 miles / 8,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 South Korea 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 14:39 in Seosan, it's 00:39 in Quito. With a 14-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 9,161 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Seosan Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Seosan (HMY) follows a heading of 331° (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 Seosan Air Base (HMY) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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