Airport Comparison
| FRU | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Manas International Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | FRU | UIO |
| ICAO Code | UCFM | SEQM |
| City | Bishkek | Quito |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 2,090 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 43.060000, 74.480000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Bishkek (FRU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Manas International Airport (FRU) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,529 kilometers (9,028 miles / 7,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.
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 Kyrgyzstan 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 19:21 in Bishkek, it's 08:21 in Quito. With a 11-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 7,110 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Manas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Bishkek (FRU) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Manas International Airport (FRU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.