ILY
Port Ellen
United Kingdom
8,910 km
5,536 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,910 km
5,536 mi / 4,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ILY UIO
Airport Name Islay Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ILY UIO
ICAO Code EGPI SEQM
City Port Ellen Quito
Country United Kingdom Ecuador
Timezone Europe/London America/Guayaquil
Elevation 56 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 55.680000, -6.260000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Port Ellen (ILY) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,910 kilometers (5,536 miles / 4,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:44 in Port Ellen, it's 05:44 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,144 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Islay Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Port Ellen (ILY) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Islay Airport (ILY) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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