UIO
Quito
Ecuador
6,984 km
4,340 miles
UOA
Mururoa Atoll
French Polynesia
Distance
6,984 km
4,340 mi / 3,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO UOA
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Mururoa Atoll Airport
IATA Code UIO UOA
ICAO Code SEQM NTTX
City Quito Mururoa Atoll
Country Ecuador French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 9,200 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -21.870000, -138.920000

Quito (UIO) to Mururoa Atoll (UOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) in Mururoa Atoll, French Polynesia is 6,984 kilometers (4,340 miles / 3,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:49 in Quito, it's 06:49 in Mururoa Atoll. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,193 feet between the two airports. Mururoa Atoll 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 Mururoa Atoll (UOA) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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