BHQ
Broken Hill
Australia
14,516 km
9,020 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,516 km
9,020 mi / 7,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BHQ UIO
Airport Name Broken Hill Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BHQ UIO
ICAO Code YBHI SEQM
City Broken Hill Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Guayaquil
Elevation 958 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -32.000000, 141.470000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Broken Hill (BHQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) in Broken Hill, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,516 kilometers (9,020 miles / 7,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 17:44 in Broken Hill, it's 02:14 in Quito. With a 15.5-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 8,242 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Broken Hill Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Broken Hill (BHQ) 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 Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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