TJU
Kulyab
Tajikistan
14,694 km
9,130 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,694 km
9,130 mi / 7,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Dushanbe
Heading
315°
northwest

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TJU UIO
Airport Name Kulob Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TJU UIO
ICAO Code UTDK SEQM
City Kulyab Quito
Country Tajikistan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Dushanbe America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,293 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 37.990000, 69.810000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kulyab (TJU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kulob Airport (TJU) in Kulyab, Tajikistan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,694 kilometers (9,130 miles / 7,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Tajikistan 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 06:48 in Kulyab, it's 20:48 in Quito. With a 10-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 6,907 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kulob Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kulyab (TJU) follows a heading of 34° (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 Kulob Airport (TJU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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