LDY
Derry
United Kingdom
8,836 km
5,491 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,836 km
5,491 mi / 4,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LDY UIO
Airport Name City of Derry Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LDY UIO
ICAO Code EGAE SEQM
City Derry Quito
Country United Kingdom Ecuador
Timezone Europe/London America/Guayaquil
Elevation 22 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 55.040000, -7.160000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Derry (LDY) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City of Derry Airport (LDY) in Derry, United Kingdom to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,836 kilometers (5,491 miles / 4,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 21:39 in Derry, it's 16:39 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 9,178 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than City of Derry Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Derry (LDY) 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 City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.