AXK
Ataq Airport
Yemen
13,782 km
8,564 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,782 km
8,564 mi / 7,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Aden
Heading
280°
west

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Airport Comparison

AXK UIO
Airport Name Ataq Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AXK UIO
ICAO Code OYAT SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Yemen Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,735 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 14.550000, 46.830000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ataq Airport (AXK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataq Airport (AXK) in Ataq Airport, Yemen to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,782 kilometers (8,564 miles / 7,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Yemen 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 15:41 in Ataq Airport, it's 07:41 in Quito. With a 8-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 5,465 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ataq Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ataq Airport (AXK) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Ataq Airport (AXK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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