LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
15,743 km
9,782 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,743 km
9,782 mi / 8,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
94°
east

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LHI UIO
Airport Name Lereh Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LHI UIO
ICAO Code WAJL SEQM
City Lereh-Papua Island Quito
Country Indonesia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,317 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -3.130000, 139.940000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,743 kilometers (9,782 miles / 8,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Indonesia 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 18:28 in Lereh-Papua Island, it's 04:28 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 7,883 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lereh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lereh Airport (LHI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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