UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,503 km
7,148 miles
YAS
Yasawa Island
Fiji
Distance
11,503 km
7,148 mi / 6,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
253°
west southwest

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UIO YAS
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Yasawa Island Airport
IATA Code UIO YAS
ICAO Code SEQM NFSW
City Quito Yasawa Island
Country Ecuador Fiji
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 9,200 ft 37 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -16.760000, 177.540000

Quito (UIO) to Yasawa Island (YAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Yasawa Island Airport (YAS) in Yasawa Island, Fiji is 11,503 kilometers (7,148 miles / 6,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Fiji. 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 10:52 in Quito, it's 03:52 in Yasawa Island. With a 17-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 9,163 feet between the two airports. Yasawa Island 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 Yasawa Island (YAS) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Yasawa Island Airport (YAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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