AYK
Arkalyk
Kazakhstan
13,542 km
8,415 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,542 km
8,415 mi / 7,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
318°
northwest

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AYK UIO
Airport Name Arkalyk North Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AYK UIO
ICAO Code UAUR SEQM
City Arkalyk Quito
Country Kazakhstan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,266 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 50.320000, 66.950000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Arkalyk (AYK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arkalyk North Airport (AYK) in Arkalyk, Kazakhstan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,542 kilometers (8,415 miles / 7,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 14:46 in Arkalyk, it's 04:46 in Quito. With a 10-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 7,934 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Arkalyk North Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Arkalyk (AYK) follows a heading of 25° (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 Arkalyk North Airport (AYK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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