IRG
Lockhart River Airport
Australia
15,203 km
9,447 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,203 km
9,447 mi / 8,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IRG UIO
Airport Name Lockhart River Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code IRG UIO
ICAO Code YLHR SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Guayaquil
Elevation 77 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -12.790000, 143.300000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) in Lockhart River Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,203 kilometers (9,447 miles / 8,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Australia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:00 in Lockhart River Airport, it's 10:00 in Quito. With a 15-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 9,123 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lockhart River Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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