GUW
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
12,915 km
8,025 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,915 km
8,025 mi / 6,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Oral
Heading
302°
west northwest

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GUW UIO
Airport Name Atyrau International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GUW UIO
ICAO Code UATG SEQM
City Atyrau Quito
Country Kazakhstan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Oral America/Guayaquil
Elevation -72 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 47.120000, 51.820000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Atyrau (GUW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atyrau International Airport (GUW) in Atyrau, Kazakhstan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,915 kilometers (8,025 miles / 6,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 13:31 in Atyrau, it's 03:31 in Quito. With a 10-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 9,272 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Atyrau International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Atyrau (GUW) follows a heading of 35° (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 Atyrau International Airport (GUW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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