AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
11,988 km
7,449 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,988 km
7,449 mi / 6,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
90°
east

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AEA UIO
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AEA UIO
ICAO Code NGTB SEQM
City Abemama Atoll Quito
Country Kiribati Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Guayaquil
Elevation 8 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,988 kilometers (7,449 miles / 6,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Kiribati with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:24 in Abemama Atoll, it's 06:24 in Quito. With a 17-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 9,192 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Abemama Atoll Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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