UIO
Quito
Ecuador
15,122 km
9,397 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
15,122 km
9,397 mi / 8,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
339°
north northwest

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UIO XEN
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code UIO XEN
ICAO Code SEQM ZYXC
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador China
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 9,200 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 40.580000, 120.700000

Quito (UIO) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 15,122 kilometers (9,397 miles / 8,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 China. 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 15:13 in Quito, it's 04:13 in Xingcheng Air Base. With a 13-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. Xingcheng Air Base 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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