UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,647 km
7,237 miles
WSZ
Westport Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,647 km
7,237 mi / 6,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO WSZ
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Westport Airport
IATA Code UIO WSZ
ICAO Code SEQM NZWS
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador New Zealand
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 9,200 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -41.740000, 171.580000

Quito (UIO) to Westport Airport (WSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Westport Airport (WSZ) in Westport Airport, New Zealand is 11,647 kilometers (7,237 miles / 6,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 13:20 in Quito, it's 07:20 in Westport Airport. 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 9,187 feet between the two airports. Westport 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 Westport Airport (WSZ) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 104° (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 Westport Airport (WSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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