MSQ
Minsk
Belarus
11,084 km
6,887 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,084 km
6,887 mi / 5,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Minsk
Heading
283°
west northwest

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MSQ UIO
Airport Name Minsk International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MSQ UIO
ICAO Code UMMS SEQM
City Minsk Quito
Country Belarus Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Minsk America/Guayaquil
Elevation 670 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 53.880000, 28.030000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Minsk (MSQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minsk International Airport (MSQ) in Minsk, Belarus to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,084 kilometers (6,887 miles / 5,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Belarus with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:00 in Minsk, it's 08:00 in Quito. With a 8-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 8,530 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Minsk International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Minsk (MSQ) follows a heading of 35° (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 Minsk International Airport (MSQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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