NAK
Nakhon Ratchasima Airport
Thailand
18,366 km
11,412 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
18,366 km
11,412 mi / 9,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

NAK UIO
Airport Name Nakhon Ratchasima Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NAK UIO
ICAO Code VTUQ SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Thailand Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Guayaquil
Elevation 765 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 14.950000, 102.310000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Nakhon Ratchasima Airport (NAK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nakhon Ratchasima Airport (NAK) in Nakhon Ratchasima Airport, Thailand to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 18,366 kilometers (11,412 miles / 9,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Thailand 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 00:08 in Nakhon Ratchasima Airport, it's 12:08 in Quito. With a 12-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 8,435 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Nakhon Ratchasima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Nakhon Ratchasima Airport (NAK) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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