IHR
Iran Shahr Airport
Iran
14,710 km
9,140 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,710 km
9,140 mi / 7,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
298°
west northwest

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IHR UIO
Airport Name Iran Shahr Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code IHR UIO
ICAO Code OIZI SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Iran Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,040 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 27.240000, 60.720000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) in Iran Shahr Airport, Iran to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,710 kilometers (9,140 miles / 7,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Iran 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 16:41 in Iran Shahr Airport, it's 08:11 in Quito. With a 8.5-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 7,160 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Iran Shahr Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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