RSH
Russian Mission
United States
9,651 km
5,997 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,651 km
5,997 mi / 5,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

RSH UIO
Airport Name Russian Mission Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RSH UIO
ICAO Code PARS SEQM
City Russian Mission Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Guayaquil
Elevation 58 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 61.770000, -161.320000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Russian Mission (RSH) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Russian Mission Airport (RSH) in Russian Mission, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,651 kilometers (5,997 miles / 5,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:22 in Russian Mission, it's 12:22 in Quito. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,142 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Russian Mission Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Russian Mission (RSH) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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