MON
Mount Cook Airport
New Zealand
11,704 km
7,273 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,704 km
7,273 mi / 6,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MON UIO
Airport Name Mount Cook Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MON UIO
ICAO Code NZMC SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country New Zealand Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,153 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -43.770000, 170.130000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mount Cook Airport (MON) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,704 kilometers (7,273 miles / 6,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 New Zealand 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 02:33 in Mount Cook Airport, it's 08:33 in Quito. With a 18-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 7,047 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mount Cook Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) follows a heading of 224° (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 Mount Cook Airport (MON) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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