Airport Comparison
| AOR | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | AOR | UIO |
| ICAO Code | WMKA | SEQM |
| City | Alor Satar | Quito |
| Country | Malaysia | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 15 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.190000, 100.400000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Alor Satar (AOR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) in Alor Satar, Malaysia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 19,327 kilometers (12,009 miles / 10,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.
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 Malaysia 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 03:08 in Alor Satar, it's 14:08 in Quito. With a 13-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 9,185 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sultan Abdul Halim Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Alor Satar (AOR) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.