LMI
Lumi
Papua New Guinea
15,508 km
9,636 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,508 km
9,636 mi / 8,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
94°
east

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LMI UIO
Airport Name Lumi Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LMI UIO
ICAO Code AYLU SEQM
City Lumi Quito
Country Papua New Guinea Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,750 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -3.480000, 142.040000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lumi (LMI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lumi Airport (LMI) in Lumi, Papua New Guinea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,508 kilometers (9,636 miles / 8,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Papua New Guinea with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:18 in Lumi, it's 13:18 in Quito. With a 15-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 7,450 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lumi (LMI) follows a heading of 264° (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 Lumi Airport (LMI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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