Airport Comparison
Mersing (MEP) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mersing Airport (MEP) in Mersing, Malaysia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 19,663 kilometers (12,218 miles / 10,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.
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 Malaysia 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 23:41 in Mersing, it's 10:41 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 9,190 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mersing Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mersing (MEP) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Mersing Airport (MEP) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.