TQN
Taloqan
Afghanistan
14,770 km
9,178 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,770 km
9,178 mi / 7,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
314°
northwest

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TQN UIO
Airport Name Talolqan Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TQN UIO
ICAO Code OATQ SEQM
City Taloqan Quito
Country Afghanistan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,606 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.770000, 69.530000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Taloqan (TQN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Talolqan Airport (TQN) in Taloqan, Afghanistan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,770 kilometers (9,178 miles / 7,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Afghanistan 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 22:37 in Taloqan, it's 13:07 in Quito. With a 9.5-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 6,594 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Talolqan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Taloqan (TQN) follows a heading of 35° (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 Talolqan Airport (TQN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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