PKR
Pokhara
Nepal
16,371 km
10,173 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,371 km
10,173 mi / 8,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
326°
northwest

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PKR UIO
Airport Name Pokhara Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PKR UIO
ICAO Code VNPK SEQM
City Pokhara Quito
Country Nepal Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,712 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, 83.980000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Pokhara (PKR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pokhara Airport (PKR) in Pokhara, Nepal to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,371 kilometers (10,173 miles / 8,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Nepal 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 21:26 in Pokhara, it's 10:41 in Quito. With a 10.75-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 6,488 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Pokhara Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Pokhara (PKR) 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 Pokhara Airport (PKR) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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