Airport Comparison
| EDM | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | La Roche-sur-Yon Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | EDM | UIO |
| ICAO Code | LFRI | SEQM |
| City | La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs | Quito |
| Country | France | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 299 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 46.700000, -1.380000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs (EDM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (EDM) in La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs, France to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,030 kilometers (5,611 miles / 4,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 260°.
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 France 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 12:14 in La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs, it's 06:14 in Quito. 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 8,901 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than La Roche-sur-Yon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs (EDM) follows a heading of 43° (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 La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (EDM) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.