HSZ
Hsinchu City
Taiwan
16,573 km
10,298 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,573 km
10,298 mi / 8,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
40°
northeast

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HSZ UIO
Airport Name Hsinchu Air Base Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code HSZ UIO
ICAO Code RCPO SEQM
City Hsinchu City Quito
Country Taiwan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Guayaquil
Elevation 26 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 24.820000, 120.940000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Hsinchu City (HSZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) in Hsinchu City, Taiwan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,573 kilometers (10,298 miles / 8,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 10:47 in Hsinchu City, it's 21:47 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 9,174 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Hsinchu Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Hsinchu City (HSZ) follows a heading of 324° (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 Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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