KAG
Gangneung Airport
South Korea
14,983 km
9,310 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,983 km
9,310 mi / 8,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
40°
northeast

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KAG UIO
Airport Name Gangneung Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KAG UIO
ICAO Code RKNN SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country South Korea Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 35 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 37.750000, 128.940000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gangneung Airport (KAG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gangneung Airport (KAG) in Gangneung Airport, South Korea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,983 kilometers (9,310 miles / 8,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 19:17 in Gangneung Airport, it's 05:17 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 9,165 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gangneung Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gangneung Airport (KAG) follows a heading of 329° (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 Gangneung Airport (KAG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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