AGL
Wanigela Airport
Papua New Guinea
14,651 km
9,104 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,651 km
9,104 mi / 7,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

AGL UIO
Airport Name Wanigela Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AGL UIO
ICAO Code AYWG SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Papua New Guinea Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Guayaquil
Elevation 53 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -9.340000, 149.160000 -0.130000, -78.360000

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.

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