Airport Comparison
| LPQ | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Luang Phabang International Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | LPQ | UIO |
| ICAO Code | VLLB | SEQM |
| City | Luang Phabang | Quito |
| Country | Laos | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 955 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.900000, 102.160000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 17,816 kilometers (11,070 miles / 9,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 2°.
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 Laos 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 09:46 in Luang Phabang, it's 21:46 in Quito. With a 12-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 8,245 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Luang Phabang International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.