NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
7,090 km
4,406 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
7,090 km
4,406 mi / 3,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

NAU UIO
Airport Name Napuka Island Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NAU UIO
ICAO Code NTGN SEQM
City Napuka Island Quito
Country French Polynesia Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -14.180000, -141.270000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Napuka Island (NAU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 7,090 kilometers (4,406 miles / 3,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia 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 02:59 in Napuka Island, it's 07:59 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,193 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Napuka Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Napuka Island (NAU) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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