UBU
Kalumburu Airport
Australia
16,832 km
10,459 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,832 km
10,459 mi / 9,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
118°
east southeast

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UBU UIO
Airport Name Kalumburu Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code UBU UIO
ICAO Code YKAL SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Guayaquil
Elevation 29 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -14.290000, 126.630000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kalumburu Airport (UBU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalumburu Airport (UBU) in Kalumburu Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,832 kilometers (10,459 miles / 9,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Australia 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 21:04 in Kalumburu Airport, it's 08:04 in Quito. With a 13-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 9,171 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kalumburu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kalumburu Airport (UBU) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Kalumburu Airport (UBU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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