PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
12,601 km
7,830 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,601 km
7,830 mi / 6,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
11°
north northeast

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PYJ UIO
Airport Name Polyarny Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PYJ UIO
ICAO Code UERP SEQM
City Yakutia Quito
Country Russia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,660 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 66.400000, 112.030000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Yakutia (PYJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,601 kilometers (7,830 miles / 6,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 Russia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:20 in Yakutia, it's 06:20 in Quito. With a 14-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 7,540 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Polyarny Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Yakutia (PYJ) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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