JKH
Chios Island
Greece
11,276 km
7,007 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,276 km
7,007 mi / 6,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
279°
west

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JKH UIO
Airport Name Chios Island National Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code JKH UIO
ICAO Code LGHI SEQM
City Chios Island Quito
Country Greece Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Guayaquil
Elevation 15 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.340000, 26.140000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Chios Island (JKH) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chios Island National Airport (JKH) in Chios Island, Greece to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,276 kilometers (7,007 miles / 6,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:55 in Chios Island, it's 11:55 in Quito. With a 7-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 9,185 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Chios Island National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Chios Island (JKH) follows a heading of 51° (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 Chios Island National Airport (JKH) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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