MXZ
Meixian
China
16,902 km
10,503 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,902 km
10,503 mi / 9,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

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MXZ UIO
Airport Name Meixian Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MXZ UIO
ICAO Code ZGMX SEQM
City Meixian Quito
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 24.350000, 116.130000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Meixian (MXZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meixian Airport (MXZ) in Meixian, China to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,902 kilometers (10,503 miles / 9,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 China 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 17:50 in Meixian, it's 04:50 in Quito. With a 13-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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Meixian Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Meixian (MXZ) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Meixian Airport (MXZ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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