GNS
Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Indonesia
19,562 km
12,155 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
19,562 km
12,155 mi / 10,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
285°
west northwest

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GNS UIO
Airport Name Binaka Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GNS UIO
ICAO Code WIMB SEQM
City Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island Quito
Country Indonesia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Guayaquil
Elevation 20 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 1.170000, 97.700000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Binaka Airport (GNS) in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, Indonesia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 19,562 kilometers (12,155 miles / 10,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Indonesia 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 03:38 in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, it's 15:38 in Quito. With a 12-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 9,180 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Binaka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) follows a heading of 75° (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 Binaka Airport (GNS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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