UIO
Quito
Ecuador
14,742 km
9,161 miles
YIN
Yining
China
Distance
14,742 km
9,161 mi / 7,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO YIN
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Yining Airport
IATA Code UIO YIN
ICAO Code SEQM ZWYN
City Quito Yining
Country Ecuador China
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 9,200 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 43.960000, 81.330000

Quito (UIO) to Yining (YIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Yining Airport (YIN) in Yining, China is 14,742 kilometers (9,161 miles / 7,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 16:51 in Quito, it's 05:51 in Yining. 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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Yining 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 Yining (YIN) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Yining Airport (YIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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