MXK
Mindik
Papua New Guinea
14,881 km
9,246 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,881 km
9,246 mi / 8,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
96°
east

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MXK UIO
Airport Name Mindik Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MXK UIO
ICAO Code AYMI SEQM
City Mindik Quito
Country Papua New Guinea Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,200 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -6.470000, 147.440000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mindik (MXK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mindik Airport (MXK) in Mindik, Papua New Guinea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,881 kilometers (9,246 miles / 8,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 21:12 in Mindik, it's 06:12 in Quito. With a 15-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 5,000 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mindik Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mindik (MXK) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mindik Airport (MXK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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