RYG
Rygge
Norway
9,972 km
6,196 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,972 km
6,196 mi / 5,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
269°
west

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RYG UIO
Airport Name Moss Airport Rygge Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RYG UIO
ICAO Code ENRY SEQM
City Rygge Quito
Country Norway Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 174 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 59.380000, 10.790000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Rygge (RYG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) in Rygge, Norway to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,972 kilometers (6,196 miles / 5,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:22 in Rygge, it's 11:22 in Quito. With a 6-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 9,026 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Moss Airport Rygge. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rygge (RYG) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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