BWH
Butterworth
Malaysia
19,405 km
12,058 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
19,405 km
12,058 mi / 10,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BWH UIO
Airport Name Butterworth Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BWH UIO
ICAO Code WMKB SEQM
City Butterworth Quito
Country Malaysia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Guayaquil
Elevation 11 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 5.470000, 100.390000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Butterworth (BWH) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butterworth Airport (BWH) in Butterworth, Malaysia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 19,405 kilometers (12,058 miles / 10,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Malaysia 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 09:21 in Butterworth, it's 20:21 in Quito. With a 13-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 9,189 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Butterworth Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Butterworth (BWH) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Butterworth Airport (BWH) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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