CUY
Cue Airport
Australia
16,490 km
10,246 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,490 km
10,246 mi / 8,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CUY UIO
Airport Name Cue Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CUY UIO
ICAO Code YCUE SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Guayaquil
Elevation 442 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -27.450000, 117.920000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Cue Airport (CUY) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cue Airport (CUY) in Cue Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,490 kilometers (10,246 miles / 8,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 23:25 in Cue Airport, it's 10:25 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 8,758 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Cue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Cue Airport (CUY) follows a heading of 208° (south 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 Cue Airport (CUY) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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