CHN
Jeon Ju
South Korea
15,247 km
9,474 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,247 km
9,474 mi / 8,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
39°
northeast

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CHN UIO
Airport Name Jeon Ju Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CHN UIO
ICAO Code RKJU SEQM
City Jeon Ju Quito
Country South Korea Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 96 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, 127.120000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Jeon Ju (CHN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeon Ju Airport (CHN) in Jeon Ju, South Korea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,247 kilometers (9,474 miles / 8,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 South Korea 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 07:18 in Jeon Ju, it's 17:18 in Quito. With a 14-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 9,104 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Jeon Ju Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Jeon Ju (CHN) follows a heading of 329° (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 Jeon Ju Airport (CHN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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