Airport Comparison
| LSW | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Malikus Saleh Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | LSW | UIO |
| ICAO Code | WITM | SEQM |
| City | Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island | Quito |
| Country | Indonesia | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 90 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.230000, 96.950000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) in Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 19,245 kilometers (11,958 miles / 10,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.
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 Indonesia 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 23:19 in Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, it's 11:19 in Quito. With a 12-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 9,110 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Malikus Saleh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) 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 Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.