LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
11,207 km
6,964 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,207 km
6,964 mi / 6,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
93°
east

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LUC UIO
Airport Name Laucala Island Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LUC UIO
ICAO Code NFNH SEQM
City Laucala Island Quito
Country Fiji Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Guayaquil
Elevation 10 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -16.750000, -179.670000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Laucala Island (LUC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,207 kilometers (6,964 miles / 6,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Fiji 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 22:39 in Laucala Island, it's 05:39 in Quito. With a 17-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 9,190 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Laucala Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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