UIO
Quito
Ecuador
14,281 km
8,874 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
14,281 km
8,874 mi / 7,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
46°
northeast

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UIO XBJ
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Birjand Airport
IATA Code UIO XBJ
ICAO Code SEQM OIMB
City Quito Birjand
Country Ecuador Iran
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Tehran
Elevation 9,200 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 32.900000, 59.270000

Quito (UIO) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 14,281 kilometers (8,874 miles / 7,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Iran. 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 10:27 in Quito, it's 18:57 in Birjand. With a 8.5-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 4,248 feet between the two airports. Birjand 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 Birjand (XBJ) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 301° (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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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