NUB
Numbulwar Airport
Australia
15,938 km
9,903 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,938 km
9,903 mi / 8,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NUB UIO
Airport Name Numbulwar Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NUB UIO
ICAO Code YNUM SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Guayaquil
Elevation 31 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -14.270000, 135.720000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Numbulwar Airport (NUB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Numbulwar Airport (NUB) in Numbulwar Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,938 kilometers (9,903 miles / 8,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 05:07 in Numbulwar Airport, it's 14:37 in Quito. With a 14.5-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 9,169 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Numbulwar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Numbulwar Airport (NUB) follows a heading of 245° (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 Numbulwar Airport (NUB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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