SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
14,367 km
8,927 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,367 km
8,927 mi / 7,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SDS UIO
Airport Name Sado Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SDS UIO
ICAO Code RJSD SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Japan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 88 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.060000, 138.410000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sado Airport (SDS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,367 kilometers (8,927 miles / 7,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Japan 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 22:01 in Sado Airport, it's 08:01 in Quito. With a 14-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 9,112 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sado Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sado Airport (SDS) follows a heading of 323° (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 Sado Airport (SDS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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