MSJ
Misawa
Japan
13,985 km
8,690 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,985 km
8,690 mi / 7,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MSJ UIO
Airport Name Misawa Air Base Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MSJ UIO
ICAO Code RJSM SEQM
City Misawa Quito
Country Japan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 119 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 40.700000, 141.370000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Misawa (MSJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,985 kilometers (8,690 miles / 7,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Japan 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 22:57 in Misawa, it's 08:57 in Quito. With a 14-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 9,081 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Misawa Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Misawa (MSJ) follows a heading of 323° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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