The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Sucua Airport (SUQ) in Sucua, Ecuador is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:58 in Edinburgh, it's 22:58 in Sucua. With a 6-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 2,981 feet between the two airports. Sucua Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Sucua (SUQ) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 33° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sucua Airport (SUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.