UIO
Quito
Ecuador
17,117 km
10,636 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
17,117 km
10,636 mi / 9,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
21°
north northeast

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UIO ZHM
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code UIO ZHM
ICAO Code SEQM VGSH
City Quito Shamshernagar
Country Ecuador Bangladesh
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 9,200 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 24.420000, 91.880000

Quito (UIO) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 17,117 kilometers (10,636 miles / 9,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 01:24 in Quito, it's 12:24 in Shamshernagar. With a 11-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 9,144 feet between the two airports. Shamshernagar 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 Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 337° (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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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