CYI
Chiayi City
Taiwan
16,725 km
10,392 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,725 km
10,392 mi / 9,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
41°
northeast

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CYI UIO
Airport Name Chiayi Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CYI UIO
ICAO Code RCKU SEQM
City Chiayi City Quito
Country Taiwan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Guayaquil
Elevation 85 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 23.460000, 120.390000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Chiayi City (CYI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiayi Airport (CYI) in Chiayi City, Taiwan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,725 kilometers (10,392 miles / 9,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Taiwan 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 06:03 in Chiayi City, it's 17:03 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 9,115 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Chiayi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Chiayi City (CYI) follows a heading of 323° (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 Chiayi Airport (CYI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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