AYQ
Ayers Rock
Australia
15,788 km
9,810 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,788 km
9,810 mi / 8,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AYQ UIO
Airport Name Ayers Rock Connellan Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AYQ UIO
ICAO Code YAYE SEQM
City Ayers Rock Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,626 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -25.190000, 130.980000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,788 kilometers (9,810 miles / 8,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Australia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in Ayers Rock, it's 02:13 in Quito. With a 14.5-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 7,574 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ayers Rock Connellan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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