UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,433 km
7,104 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
11,433 km
7,104 mi / 6,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

UIO UTW
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Queenstown Airport
IATA Code UIO UTW
ICAO Code SEQM FAQT
City Quito Queenstown
Country Ecuador South Africa
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 9,200 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Quito (UIO) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 11,433 kilometers (7,104 miles / 6,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 00:28 in Quito, it's 07:28 in Queenstown. 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 5,563 feet between the two airports. Queenstown 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 Queenstown (UTW) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 262° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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