SYX
Sanya
China
17,824 km
11,075 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
17,824 km
11,075 mi / 9,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

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SYX UIO
Airport Name Sanya Phoenix International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SYX UIO
ICAO Code ZJSY SEQM
City Sanya Quito
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 92 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 18.300000, 109.410000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sanya (SYX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 17,824 kilometers (11,075 miles / 9,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 China 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 12:01 in Sanya, it's 23:01 in Quito. With a 13-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 9,108 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sanya Phoenix International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sanya (SYX) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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