TCE
Tulcea
Romania
11,349 km
7,052 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,349 km
7,052 mi / 6,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

TCE UIO
Airport Name Tulcea Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TCE UIO
ICAO Code LRTC SEQM
City Tulcea Quito
Country Romania Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Guayaquil
Elevation 200 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 45.060000, 28.710000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tulcea (TCE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tulcea Airport (TCE) in Tulcea, Romania to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,349 kilometers (7,052 miles / 6,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:24 in Tulcea, it's 15:24 in Quito. With a 7-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 9,000 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tulcea Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tulcea (TCE) follows a heading of 44° (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 Tulcea Airport (TCE) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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