UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,852 km
7,365 miles
UKG
Ust-Kuyga
Russia
Distance
11,852 km
7,365 mi / 6,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO UKG
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Ust-Kuyga Airport
IATA Code UIO UKG
ICAO Code SEQM UEBT
City Quito Ust-Kuyga
Country Ecuador Russia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Vladivostok
Elevation 9,200 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 70.010000, 135.650000

Quito (UIO) to Ust-Kuyga (UKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Ust-Kuyga Airport (UKG) in Ust-Kuyga, Russia is 11,852 kilometers (7,365 miles / 6,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Ecuador with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:03 in Quito, it's 07:03 in Ust-Kuyga. With a 15-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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Ust-Kuyga Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ust-Kuyga (UKG) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 36° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Ust-Kuyga Airport (UKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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