ESH
Brighton
United Kingdom
9,184 km
5,707 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,184 km
5,707 mi / 4,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

ESH UIO
Airport Name Shoreham Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ESH UIO
ICAO Code EGKA SEQM
City Brighton Quito
Country United Kingdom Ecuador
Timezone Europe/London America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 50.840000, -0.300000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Brighton (ESH) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shoreham Airport (ESH) in Brighton, United Kingdom to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,184 kilometers (5,707 miles / 4,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 21:17 in Brighton, it's 16:17 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,193 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Shoreham Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Brighton (ESH) follows a heading of 39° (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 Shoreham Airport (ESH) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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