UIO
Quito
Ecuador
13,481 km
8,377 miles
WAE
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,481 km
8,377 mi / 7,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO WAE
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
IATA Code UIO WAE
ICAO Code SEQM OEWD
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 9,200 ft 2,062 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 20.500000, 45.200000

Quito (UIO) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 13,481 kilometers (8,377 miles / 7,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 03:29 in Quito, it's 11:29 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport. With a 8-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 7,138 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir 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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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