RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,505 km
8,391 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,505 km
8,391 mi / 7,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
286°
west northwest

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RUH UIO
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RUH UIO
ICAO Code OERK SEQM
City Riyadh Quito
Country Saudi Arabia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,049 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Riyadh (RUH) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,505 kilometers (8,391 miles / 7,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 11:28 in Riyadh, it's 03:28 in Quito. With a 8-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 7,151 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than King Khaled International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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