UIO
Quito
Ecuador
13,148 km
8,170 miles
ZXT
Baku
Azerbaijan
Distance
13,148 km
8,170 mi / 7,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO ZXT
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Zabrat Airport
IATA Code UIO ZXT
ICAO Code SEQM UBTT
City Quito Baku
Country Ecuador Azerbaijan
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Baku
Elevation 9,200 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 40.500000, 49.980000

Quito (UIO) to Baku (ZXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Zabrat Airport (ZXT) in Baku, Azerbaijan is 13,148 kilometers (8,170 miles / 7,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Azerbaijan. 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 11:53 in Quito, it's 20:53 in Baku. With a 9-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 9,108 feet between the two airports. Zabrat 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 Baku (ZXT) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Zabrat Airport (ZXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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