KHY
Khoy
Iran
12,852 km
7,986 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,852 km
7,986 mi / 6,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
292°
west northwest

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KHY UIO
Airport Name Khoy Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KHY UIO
ICAO Code OITK SEQM
City Khoy Quito
Country Iran Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,981 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.430000, 44.970000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Khoy (KHY) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khoy Airport (KHY) in Khoy, Iran to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,852 kilometers (7,986 miles / 6,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 23:20 in Khoy, it's 14:50 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 5,219 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Khoy Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Khoy (KHY) follows a heading of 47° (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 Khoy Airport (KHY) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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