Airport Comparison
| FRK | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fregate Island Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | FRK | UIO |
| ICAO Code | FSSF | SEQM |
| City | Fregate Island | Quito |
| Country | Seychelles | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Indian/Mahe | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 610 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -4.580000, 55.950000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Fregate Island (FRK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fregate Island Airport (FRK) in Fregate Island, Seychelles to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,913 kilometers (9,267 miles / 8,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 265°.
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 Seychelles with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:50 in Fregate Island, it's 05:50 in Quito. With a 9-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 8,590 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Fregate Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Fregate Island (FRK) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Fregate Island Airport (FRK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.