LMV
Madivaru
Maldives
16,821 km
10,452 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,821 km
10,452 mi / 9,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
280°
west

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LMV UIO
Airport Name Madivaru Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LMV UIO
ICAO Code VRGD SEQM
City Madivaru Quito
Country Maldives Ecuador
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 5.460000, 73.370000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Madivaru (LMV) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madivaru Airport (LMV) in Madivaru, Maldives to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,821 kilometers (10,452 miles / 9,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Maldives 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 12:49 in Madivaru, it's 02:49 in Quito. With a 10-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 9,194 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Madivaru Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Madivaru (LMV) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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