FOS
Forrest Airport
Australia
15,580 km
9,681 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,580 km
9,681 mi / 8,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FOS UIO
Airport Name Forrest Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code FOS UIO
ICAO Code YFRT SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Guayaquil
Elevation 511 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -30.840000, 128.120000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Forrest Airport (FOS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forrest Airport (FOS) in Forrest Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,580 kilometers (9,681 miles / 8,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Australia 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 21:55 in Forrest Airport, it's 08:55 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 8,689 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Forrest Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Forrest Airport (FOS) follows a heading of 217° (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 Forrest Airport (FOS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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