AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
13,710 km
8,519 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,710 km
8,519 mi / 7,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
51°
northeast

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AKJ UIO
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AKJ UIO
ICAO Code RJEC SEQM
City Asahikawa Quito
Country Japan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 721 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,710 kilometers (8,519 miles / 7,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Japan 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 03:58 in Asahikawa, it's 13:58 in Quito. With a 14-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 8,479 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Asahikawa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 326° (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 Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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