TAO
Qingdao
China
15,556 km
9,666 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,556 km
9,666 mi / 8,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

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TAO UIO
Airport Name Liuting Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TAO UIO
ICAO Code ZSQD SEQM
City Qingdao Quito
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 33 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.270000, 120.370000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Qingdao (TAO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,556 kilometers (9,666 miles / 8,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 04:00 in Qingdao, it's 15:00 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 9,167 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Liuting Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Qingdao (TAO) follows a heading of 336° (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 Liuting Airport (TAO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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