TAX
Tikong-Taliabu Island
Indonesia
17,459 km
10,849 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
17,459 km
10,849 mi / 9,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
94°
east

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TAX UIO
Airport Name Taliabu Island Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TAX UIO
ICAO Code WAPT SEQM
City Tikong-Taliabu Island Quito
Country Indonesia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Guayaquil
Elevation 9 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -1.640000, 124.560000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tikong-Taliabu Island (TAX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taliabu Island Airport (TAX) in Tikong-Taliabu Island, Indonesia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 17,459 kilometers (10,849 miles / 9,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Indonesia 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 06:18 in Tikong-Taliabu Island, it's 16:18 in Quito. With a 14-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 9,191 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Taliabu Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tikong-Taliabu Island (TAX) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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