HSG
Saga
Japan
15,276 km
9,492 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,276 km
9,492 mi / 8,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
45°
northeast

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HSG UIO
Airport Name Saga Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code HSG UIO
ICAO Code RJFS SEQM
City Saga Quito
Country Japan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 33.150000, 130.300000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Saga (HSG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saga Airport (HSG) in Saga, Japan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,276 kilometers (9,492 miles / 8,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Japan 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 23:36 in Saga, it's 09:36 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 9,194 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Saga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Saga (HSG) follows a heading of 324° (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 Saga Airport (HSG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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