MAJ
Majuro Atoll
Marshall Islands
12,257 km
7,616 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,257 km
7,616 mi / 6,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Majuro
Heading
88°
east

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MAJ UIO
Airport Name Amata Kabua International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MAJ UIO
ICAO Code PKMJ SEQM
City Majuro Atoll Quito
Country Marshall Islands Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Majuro America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 7.060000, 171.270000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Majuro Atoll (MAJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) in Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,257 kilometers (7,616 miles / 6,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Marshall Islands 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 04:34 in Majuro Atoll, it's 11:34 in Quito. With a 17-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 9,193 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Amata Kabua International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Majuro Atoll (MAJ) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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