RBS
Orbost Airport
Australia
13,626 km
8,467 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,626 km
8,467 mi / 7,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RBS UIO
Airport Name Orbost Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RBS UIO
ICAO Code YORB SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Guayaquil
Elevation 28 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -37.790000, 148.610000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Orbost Airport (RBS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orbost Airport (RBS) in Orbost Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,626 kilometers (8,467 miles / 7,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 21:22 in Orbost Airport, it's 05:22 in Quito. With a 16-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 9,172 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Orbost Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Orbost Airport (RBS) follows a heading of 223° (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 Orbost Airport (RBS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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