TBZ
Tabriz
Iran
12,967 km
8,057 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,967 km
8,057 mi / 7,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
293°
west northwest

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TBZ UIO
Airport Name Tabriz International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TBZ UIO
ICAO Code OITT SEQM
City Tabriz Quito
Country Iran Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,459 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.130000, 46.230000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tabriz (TBZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) in Tabriz, Iran to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,967 kilometers (8,057 miles / 7,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Iran 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 19:59 in Tabriz, it's 11:29 in Quito. With a 8.5-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 4,741 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tabriz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tabriz (TBZ) follows a heading of 46° (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 Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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