ICN
Seoul
South Korea
15,145 km
9,411 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,145 km
9,411 mi / 8,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ICN UIO
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ICN UIO
ICAO Code RKSI SEQM
City Seoul Quito
Country South Korea Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 23 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Seoul (ICN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,145 kilometers (9,411 miles / 8,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 17:21 in Seoul, it's 03:21 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 9,177 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Seoul (ICN) 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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