GDX
Magadan
Russia
12,153 km
7,551 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,153 km
7,551 mi / 6,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Magadan
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDX UIO
Airport Name Sokol Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GDX UIO
ICAO Code UHMM SEQM
City Magadan Quito
Country Russia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Magadan America/Guayaquil
Elevation 574 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 59.910000, 150.720000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Magadan (GDX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sokol Airport (GDX) in Magadan, Russia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,153 kilometers (7,551 miles / 6,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Russia 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 09:24 in Magadan, it's 17:24 in Quito. With a 16-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 8,626 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sokol Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Magadan (GDX) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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