GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
17,540 km
10,899 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
17,540 km
10,899 mi / 9,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
290°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIU UIO
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GIU UIO
ICAO Code VCCS SEQM
City Sigiriya Quito
Country Sri Lanka Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 630 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 17,540 kilometers (10,899 miles / 9,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 15:50 in Sigiriya, it's 05:20 in Quito. With a 10.5-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 8,570 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sigiriya Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Sigiriya Airport (GIU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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