SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
14,385 km
8,939 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,385 km
8,939 mi / 7,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Samarkand
Heading
313°
northwest

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SKD UIO
Airport Name Samarkand Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SKD UIO
ICAO Code UTSS SEQM
City Samarkand Quito
Country Uzbekistan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Samarkand America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,224 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 39.700000, 66.980000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Samarkand (SKD) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,385 kilometers (8,939 miles / 7,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Uzbekistan 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 02:53 in Samarkand, it's 16:53 in Quito. With a 10-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 6,976 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Samarkand Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Samarkand (SKD) follows a heading of 34° (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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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