ENS
Enschede
Netherlands
9,695 km
6,024 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,695 km
6,024 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

ENS UIO
Airport Name Twenthe Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ENS UIO
ICAO Code EHTW SEQM
City Enschede Quito
Country Netherlands Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Guayaquil
Elevation 114 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 52.270000, 6.870000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Enschede (ENS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Twenthe Airport (ENS) in Enschede, Netherlands to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,695 kilometers (6,024 miles / 5,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Netherlands 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 18:05 in Enschede, it's 12:05 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 9,086 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Twenthe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Enschede (ENS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Twenthe Airport (ENS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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