LOC
Lock
Australia
14,853 km
9,229 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,853 km
9,229 mi / 8,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LOC UIO
Airport Name Lock Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LOC UIO
ICAO Code YLOK SEQM
City Lock Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Guayaquil
Elevation 350 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -33.540000, 135.690000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lock (LOC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lock Airport (LOC) in Lock, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,853 kilometers (9,229 miles / 8,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Australia 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 18:41 in Lock, it's 03:11 in Quito. With a 15.5-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 8,850 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lock Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lock (LOC) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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