MUS
Minami Torishima Airport
Japan
13,778 km
8,561 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,778 km
8,561 mi / 7,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
73°
east northeast

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MUS UIO
Airport Name Minami Torishima Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MUS UIO
ICAO Code RJAM SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Japan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 22 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 24.290000, 153.980000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Minami Torishima Airport (MUS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minami Torishima Airport (MUS) in Minami Torishima Airport, Japan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,778 kilometers (8,561 miles / 7,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 23:37 in Minami Torishima Airport, it's 09:37 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 9,178 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Minami Torishima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Minami Torishima Airport (MUS) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Minami Torishima Airport (MUS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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