UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,984 km
7,446 miles
ULX
Ulusaba
South Africa
Distance
11,984 km
7,446 mi / 6,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

UIO ULX
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Ulusaba Airport
IATA Code UIO ULX
ICAO Code SEQM FAUS
City Quito Ulusaba
Country Ecuador South Africa
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 9,200 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -24.790000, 31.350000

Quito (UIO) to Ulusaba (ULX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Ulusaba Airport (ULX) in Ulusaba, South Africa is 11,984 kilometers (7,446 miles / 6,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:08 in Quito, it's 11:08 in Ulusaba. With a 7-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 7,937 feet between the two airports. Ulusaba 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 Ulusaba (ULX) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Ulusaba Airport (ULX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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