UIO
Quito
Ecuador
9,390 km
5,835 miles
XMU
Moulins/Montbeugny
France
Distance
9,390 km
5,835 mi / 5,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO XMU
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Moulins-Montbeugny Airport
IATA Code UIO XMU
ICAO Code SEQM LFHY
City Quito Moulins/Montbeugny
Country Ecuador France
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/Paris
Elevation 9,200 ft 915 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 46.530000, 3.420000

Quito (UIO) to Moulins/Montbeugny (XMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Moulins-Montbeugny Airport (XMU) in Moulins/Montbeugny, France is 9,390 kilometers (5,835 miles / 5,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 France. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:22 in Quito, it's 23:22 in Moulins/Montbeugny. With a 6-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 8,285 feet between the two airports. Moulins-Montbeugny 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 Moulins/Montbeugny (XMU) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Moulins-Montbeugny Airport (XMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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