FGU
Fangatau Airport
French Polynesia
7,073 km
4,395 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
7,073 km
4,395 mi / 3,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

FGU UIO
Airport Name Fangatau Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code FGU UIO
ICAO Code NTGB SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country French Polynesia Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Guayaquil
Elevation 9 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -15.820000, -140.890000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Fangatau Airport (FGU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fangatau Airport (FGU) in Fangatau Airport, French Polynesia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 7,073 kilometers (4,395 miles / 3,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:57 in Fangatau Airport, it's 05:57 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 9,191 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Fangatau Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Fangatau Airport (FGU) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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