TIU
Timaru Airport
New Zealand
11,604 km
7,211 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,604 km
7,211 mi / 6,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

TIU UIO
Airport Name Timaru Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TIU UIO
ICAO Code NZTU SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country New Zealand Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Guayaquil
Elevation 89 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -44.300000, 171.230000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Timaru Airport (TIU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Timaru Airport (TIU) in Timaru Airport, New Zealand to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,604 kilometers (7,211 miles / 6,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 New Zealand 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 00:35 in Timaru Airport, it's 06:35 in Quito. With a 18-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 9,111 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Timaru Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Timaru Airport (TIU) follows a heading of 224° (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 Timaru Airport (TIU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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