UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,406 km
7,087 miles
WAG
Wanganui
New Zealand
Distance
11,406 km
7,087 mi / 6,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO WAG
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Wanganui Airport
IATA Code UIO WAG
ICAO Code SEQM NZWU
City Quito Wanganui
Country Ecuador New Zealand
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 9,200 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -39.960000, 175.020000

Quito (UIO) to Wanganui (WAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Wanganui Airport (WAG) in Wanganui, New Zealand is 11,406 kilometers (7,087 miles / 6,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 New Zealand. 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 13:48 in Quito, it's 07:48 in Wanganui. With a 18-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 9,173 feet between the two airports. Wanganui 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 Wanganui (WAG) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Wanganui Airport (WAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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