IWO
Iwo Jima Airport
Japan
14,945 km
9,286 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,945 km
9,286 mi / 8,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
63°
east northeast

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IWO UIO
Airport Name Iwo Jima Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code IWO UIO
ICAO Code RJAW SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Japan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 384 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 24.780000, 141.320000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) in Iwo Jima Airport, Japan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,945 kilometers (9,286 miles / 8,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 04:58 in Iwo Jima Airport, it's 14:58 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 8,816 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Iwo Jima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) follows a heading of 306° (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 Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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