NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
15,799 km
9,817 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,799 km
9,817 mi / 8,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
323°
northwest

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NGQ UIO
Airport Name Ngari Gunsa Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NGQ UIO
ICAO Code ZUAL SEQM
City Shiquanhe Quito
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 14,022 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 80.050000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,799 kilometers (9,817 miles / 8,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 22:23 in Shiquanhe, it's 09:23 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 4,822 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits lower than Ngari Gunsa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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