GEX
Geelong Airport
Australia
13,918 km
8,648 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,918 km
8,648 mi / 7,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Hobart
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GEX UIO
Airport Name Geelong Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GEX UIO
ICAO Code YGLG SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Hobart America/Guayaquil
Elevation 43 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -38.230000, 144.330000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Geelong Airport (GEX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geelong Airport (GEX) in Geelong Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,918 kilometers (8,648 miles / 7,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 05:02 in Geelong Airport, it's 13:02 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 9,157 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Geelong Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Geelong Airport (GEX) follows a heading of 221° (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 Geelong Airport (GEX) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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