Airport Comparison
Wanigela Airport (AGL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Wanigela Airport (AGL) in Wanigela Airport, Papua New Guinea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,651 kilometers (9,104 miles / 7,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 99°.
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 Papua New Guinea 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 19:01 in Wanigela Airport, it's 04:01 in Quito. With a 15-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 9,147 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Wanigela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Wanigela Airport (AGL) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Wanigela Airport (AGL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.