SKU
Skiros Island
Greece
11,124 km
6,912 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,124 km
6,912 mi / 6,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
278°
west

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SKU UIO
Airport Name Skiros Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SKU UIO
ICAO Code LGSY SEQM
City Skiros Island Quito
Country Greece Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Guayaquil
Elevation 44 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.970000, 24.490000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Skiros Island (SKU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Skiros Airport (SKU) in Skiros Island, Greece to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,124 kilometers (6,912 miles / 6,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Greece 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 19:40 in Skiros Island, it's 12:40 in Quito. With a 7-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 9,156 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Skiros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Skiros Island (SKU) follows a heading of 50° (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 Skiros Airport (SKU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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