BRW
Utqiagvik
United States
9,610 km
5,971 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,610 km
5,971 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
101°
east

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BRW UIO
Airport Name Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BRW UIO
ICAO Code PABR SEQM
City Utqiagvik Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Guayaquil
Elevation 49 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 71.280000, -156.770000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Utqiagvik (BRW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) in Utqiagvik, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,610 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:57 in Utqiagvik, it's 00:57 in Quito. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,151 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Utqiagvik (BRW) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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