TJH
Tajima
Japan
14,796 km
9,194 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,796 km
9,194 mi / 7,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
48°
northeast

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TJH UIO
Airport Name Tajima Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TJH UIO
ICAO Code RJBT SEQM
City Tajima Quito
Country Japan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 584 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.510000, 134.790000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tajima (TJH) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tajima Airport (TJH) in Tajima, Japan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,796 kilometers (9,194 miles / 7,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Japan 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 22:46 in Tajima, it's 08:46 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 8,616 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tajima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tajima (TJH) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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