TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
15,133 km
9,403 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,133 km
9,403 mi / 8,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

TAQ UIO
Airport Name Tarcoola Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TAQ UIO
ICAO Code YTAR SEQM
City Tarcoola Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -30.700000, 134.580000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tarcoola (TAQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,133 kilometers (9,403 miles / 8,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Australia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:51 in Tarcoola, it's 13:21 in Quito. With a 15.5-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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tarcoola Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tarcoola (TAQ) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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