NDS
Sandstone
Australia
16,366 km
10,170 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,366 km
10,170 mi / 8,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NDS UIO
Airport Name Sandstone Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NDS UIO
ICAO Code YSAN SEQM
City Sandstone Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -27.980000, 119.300000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sandstone (NDS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sandstone Airport (NDS) in Sandstone, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,366 kilometers (10,170 miles / 8,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Australia 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 22:58 in Sandstone, it's 09:58 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 Sandstone Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sandstone (NDS) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Sandstone Airport (NDS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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