UIO
Quito
Ecuador
13,628 km
8,468 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
13,628 km
8,468 mi / 7,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO WKJ
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code UIO WKJ
ICAO Code SEQM RJCW
City Quito Wakkanai
Country Ecuador Japan
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 9,200 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 45.400000, 141.800000

Quito (UIO) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 13,628 kilometers (8,468 miles / 7,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Japan. 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 12:56 in Quito, it's 02:56 in Wakkanai. With a 14-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 9,170 feet between the two airports. Wakkanai 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 Wakkanai (WKJ) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). 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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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