AYU
Aiyura Valley
Papua New Guinea
15,051 km
9,353 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,051 km
9,353 mi / 8,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
97°
east

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AYU UIO
Airport Name Aiyura Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AYU UIO
ICAO Code AYAY SEQM
City Aiyura Valley Quito
Country Papua New Guinea Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,355 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -6.340000, 145.900000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Aiyura Valley (AYU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,051 kilometers (9,353 miles / 8,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 15:31 in Aiyura Valley, it's 00:31 in Quito. With a 15-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 3,845 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Aiyura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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