Airport Comparison
| AYM | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Yas Island Seaplane Base | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | AYM | UIO |
| ICAO Code | _AYM | SEQM |
| City | Yas Island | Quito |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Asia/Dubai | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 0 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 24.470000, 54.610000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Yas Island (AYM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Yas Island Seaplane Base (AYM) in Yas Island, United Arab Emirates to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,279 kilometers (8,872 miles / 7,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.
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 United Arab Emirates 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 23:13 in Yas Island, it's 14:13 in Quito. With a 9-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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Yas Island Seaplane Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Yas Island (AYM) follows a heading of 58° (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 Yas Island Seaplane Base (AYM) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.