AVK
Arvaikheer
Mongolia
14,886 km
9,249 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,886 km
9,249 mi / 8,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

AVK UIO
Airport Name Arvaikheer Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AVK UIO
ICAO Code ZMAH SEQM
City Arvaikheer Quito
Country Mongolia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,932 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, 102.800000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Arvaikheer (AVK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) in Arvaikheer, Mongolia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,886 kilometers (9,249 miles / 8,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Mongolia 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 09:40 in Arvaikheer, it's 20:40 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 3,268 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Arvaikheer Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Arvaikheer (AVK) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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