UIO
Quito
Ecuador
17,891 km
11,117 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
17,891 km
11,117 mi / 9,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

UIO ZBY
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code UIO ZBY
ICAO Code SEQM VLSB
City Quito Sayaboury
Country Ecuador Laos
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 9,200 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 19.230000, 101.730000

Quito (UIO) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 17,891 kilometers (11,117 miles / 9,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Laos. 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 14:56 in Quito, it's 02:56 in Sayaboury. With a 12-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 7,953 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury 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 Sayaboury (ZBY) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 0° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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