UIO
Quito
Ecuador
14,389 km
8,941 miles
WIO
Wilcannia Airport
Australia
Distance
14,389 km
8,941 mi / 7,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO WIO
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Wilcannia Airport
IATA Code UIO WIO
ICAO Code SEQM YWCA
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador Australia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Australia/Sydney
Elevation 9,200 ft 250 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -31.530000, 143.380000

Quito (UIO) to Wilcannia Airport (WIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Wilcannia Airport (WIO) in Wilcannia Airport, Australia is 14,389 kilometers (8,941 miles / 7,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Australia. 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 13:12 in Quito, it's 05:12 in Wilcannia Airport. With a 16-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 8,950 feet between the two airports. Wilcannia 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 Wilcannia Airport (WIO) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). 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 Wilcannia Airport (WIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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