Airport Comparison
Quito (UIO) to Surat Thani (URT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Surat Thani Airport (URT) in Surat Thani, Thailand is 18,977 kilometers (11,792 miles / 10,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.
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 Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:35 in Quito, it's 18:35 in Surat Thani. With a 12-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 9,180 feet between the two airports. Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani (URT) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). 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 Surat Thani Airport (URT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.