LNO
Leonora
Australia
16,171 km
10,048 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,171 km
10,048 mi / 8,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LNO UIO
Airport Name Leonora Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LNO UIO
ICAO Code YLEO SEQM
City Leonora Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,217 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -28.880000, 121.310000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Leonora (LNO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonora Airport (LNO) in Leonora, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,171 kilometers (10,048 miles / 8,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 01:49 in Leonora, it's 12:49 in Quito. With a 13-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 7,983 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Leonora Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Leonora (LNO) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Leonora Airport (LNO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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