RTY
Merty Merty Airport
Australia
14,810 km
9,203 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,810 km
9,203 mi / 7,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RTY UIO
Airport Name Merty Merty Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RTY UIO
ICAO Code YMYT SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -28.580000, 140.320000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Merty Merty Airport (RTY) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merty Merty Airport (RTY) in Merty Merty Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,810 kilometers (9,203 miles / 7,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 02:31 in Merty Merty Airport, it's 11:01 in Quito. With a 15.5-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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Merty Merty Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Merty Merty Airport (RTY) follows a heading of 229° (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 Merty Merty Airport (RTY) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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