AWK
Wake Island
UM
12,627 km
7,846 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,627 km
7,846 mi / 6,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
81°
east

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AWK UIO
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AWK UIO
ICAO Code PWAK SEQM
City Wake Island Quito
Country UM Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Guayaquil
Elevation 23 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Wake Island (AWK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,627 kilometers (7,846 miles / 6,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 UM with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Wake Island, it's 23:12 in Quito. With a 17-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 9,177 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Wake Island Airfield. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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