HEK
Heihe
China
13,942 km
8,663 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,942 km
8,663 mi / 7,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HEK UIO
Airport Name Heihe Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code HEK UIO
ICAO Code ZYHE SEQM
City Heihe Quito
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 8,530 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 50.170000, 127.310000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Heihe (HEK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,942 kilometers (8,663 miles / 7,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 China 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 22:09 in Heihe, it's 09:09 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.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Heihe (HEK) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Heihe Airport (HEK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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