UIO
Quito
Ecuador
15,713 km
9,764 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
15,713 km
9,764 mi / 8,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
north

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UIO YZY
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Ganzhou
IATA Code UIO YZY
ICAO Code SEQM ZLZY
City Quito Zhangye
Country Ecuador China
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 9,200 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 38.810000, 100.660000

Quito (UIO) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 15,713 kilometers (9,764 miles / 8,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 20:51 in Quito, it's 09:51 in Zhangye. 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 3,920 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou 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 Zhangye (YZY) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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