LNZ
Linz
Austria
10,207 km
6,342 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,207 km
6,342 mi / 5,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Vienna
Heading
272°
west

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LNZ UIO
Airport Name Linz Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LNZ UIO
ICAO Code LOWL SEQM
City Linz Quito
Country Austria Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Vienna America/Guayaquil
Elevation 978 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 48.230000, 14.190000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Linz (LNZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Linz Airport (LNZ) in Linz, Austria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,207 kilometers (6,342 miles / 5,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Austria 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 11:05 in Linz, it's 05:05 in Quito. With a 6-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 8,222 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Linz Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Linz (LNZ) follows a heading of 42° (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 Linz Airport (LNZ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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