Airport Comparison
| ASP | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Alice Springs Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | ASP | UIO |
| ICAO Code | YBAS | SEQM |
| City | Alice Springs | Quito |
| Country | Australia | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 1,789 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.810000, 133.900000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Alice Springs (ASP) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) in Alice Springs, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,634 kilometers (9,715 miles / 8,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.
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 Australia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 19:10 in Alice Springs, it's 04:40 in Quito. With a 14.5-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 7,411 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Alice Springs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Alice Springs (ASP) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Alice Springs Airport (ASP) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.