LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
14,107 km
8,766 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,107 km
8,766 mi / 7,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LHG UIO
Airport Name Lightning Ridge Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LHG UIO
ICAO Code YLRD SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Guayaquil
Elevation 540 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 147.980000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,107 kilometers (8,766 miles / 7,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 07:42 in Lightning Ridge Airport, it's 15:42 in Quito. With a 16-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 8,660 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lightning Ridge Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) follows a heading of 232° (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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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