AJK
Araak
Iran
13,441 km
8,352 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,441 km
8,352 mi / 7,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AJK UIO
Airport Name Arak Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AJK UIO
ICAO Code OIHR SEQM
City Araak Quito
Country Iran Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,440 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 49.850000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Araak (AJK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arak Airport (AJK) in Araak, Iran to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,441 kilometers (8,352 miles / 7,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:48 in Araak, it's 15:18 in Quito. With a 8.5-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 3,760 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Arak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Araak (AJK) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.