GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
15,896 km
9,877 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,896 km
9,877 mi / 8,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GOV UIO
Airport Name Gove Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GOV UIO
ICAO Code YPGV SEQM
City Nhulunbuy Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Guayaquil
Elevation 192 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -12.270000, 136.820000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,896 kilometers (9,877 miles / 8,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 09:13 in Nhulunbuy, it's 18:43 in Quito. With a 14.5-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 9,008 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gove Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) follows a heading of 249° (west 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 Gove Airport (GOV) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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