ERL
Erenhot
China
15,090 km
9,377 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,090 km
9,377 mi / 8,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ERL UIO
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ERL UIO
ICAO Code ZBER SEQM
City Erenhot Quito
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,301 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Erenhot (ERL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,090 kilometers (9,377 miles / 8,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 China 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 07:00 in Erenhot, it's 18:00 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 5,899 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Erenhot (ERL) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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