HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
16,819 km
10,451 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,819 km
10,451 mi / 9,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
43°
northeast

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HCN UIO
Airport Name Hengchun Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code HCN UIO
ICAO Code RCKW SEQM
City Hengchung Quito
Country Taiwan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Guayaquil
Elevation 46 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 22.040000, 120.730000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Hengchung (HCN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,819 kilometers (10,451 miles / 9,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Taiwan 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 06:05 in Hengchung, it's 17:05 in Quito. With a 13-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 9,154 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Hengchun Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Hengchung (HCN) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hengchun Airport (HCN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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