UIO
Quito
Ecuador
17,628 km
10,953 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
17,628 km
10,953 mi / 9,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
289°
west northwest

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UIO ZAM
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code UIO ZAM
ICAO Code SEQM RPMZ
City Quito Zamboanga City
Country Ecuador Philippines
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Manila
Elevation 9,200 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 6.920000, 122.060000

Quito (UIO) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 17,628 kilometers (10,953 miles / 9,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Philippines. 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 16:47 in Quito, it's 05:47 in Zamboanga City. 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 9,167 feet between the two airports. Zamboanga International 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 Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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