AKW
Aghajari Airport
Iran
13,572 km
8,433 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,572 km
8,433 mi / 7,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
292°
west northwest

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AKW UIO
Airport Name Aghajari Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AKW UIO
ICAO Code OIAG SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Iran Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Guayaquil
Elevation 88 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 30.740000, 49.680000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Aghajari Airport (AKW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aghajari Airport (AKW) in Aghajari Airport, Iran to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,572 kilometers (8,433 miles / 7,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 14:28 in Aghajari Airport, it's 05:58 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 9,112 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Aghajari Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Aghajari Airport (AKW) follows a heading of 53° (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 Aghajari Airport (AKW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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