AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
11,955 km
7,429 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,955 km
7,429 mi / 6,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKT UIO
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AKT UIO
ICAO Code LCRA SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Cyprus Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/Guayaquil
Elevation 76 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 -0.130000, -78.360000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,955 kilometers (7,429 miles / 6,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:05 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 08:05 in Quito. With a 7-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 9,124 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than RAF Akrotiri. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 54° (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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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