UIO
Quito
Ecuador
15,112 km
9,390 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
15,112 km
9,390 mi / 8,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
329°
north northwest

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UIO YEC
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Yecheon Airport
IATA Code UIO YEC
ICAO Code SEQM RKTY
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador South Korea
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Seoul
Elevation 9,200 ft 354 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 36.630000, 128.350000

Quito (UIO) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 15,112 kilometers (9,390 miles / 8,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 South Korea. 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 11:05 in Quito, it's 01:05 in Yecheon Airport. With a 14-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 8,846 feet between the two airports. Yecheon 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 40° (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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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