HIW
Hiroshimanishi Airport
Japan
15,042 km
9,347 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,042 km
9,347 mi / 8,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
47°
northeast

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HIW UIO
Airport Name Hiroshimanishi Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code HIW UIO
ICAO Code RJBH SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Japan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 15 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 34.370000, 132.410000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Hiroshimanishi Airport (HIW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hiroshimanishi Airport (HIW) in Hiroshimanishi Airport, Japan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,042 kilometers (9,347 miles / 8,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Japan 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 13:00 in Hiroshimanishi Airport, it's 23:00 in Quito. With a 14-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 9,185 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Hiroshimanishi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Hiroshimanishi Airport (HIW) follows a heading of 323° (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 Hiroshimanishi Airport (HIW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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