RRK
Rourkela Airport
India
16,953 km
10,534 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,953 km
10,534 mi / 9,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
321°
northwest

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RRK UIO
Airport Name Rourkela Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RRK UIO
ICAO Code VERK SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country India Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Guayaquil
Elevation 659 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 22.260000, 84.810000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Rourkela Airport (RRK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rourkela Airport (RRK) in Rourkela Airport, India to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,953 kilometers (10,534 miles / 9,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 India 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 17:07 in Rourkela Airport, it's 06:37 in Quito. With a 10.5-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 8,541 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Rourkela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rourkela Airport (RRK) follows a heading of 35° (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 Rourkela Airport (RRK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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