MAS
Momote Airport
Papua New Guinea
14,920 km
9,271 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,920 km
9,271 mi / 8,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

MAS UIO
Airport Name Momote Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MAS UIO
ICAO Code AYMO SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Papua New Guinea Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Guayaquil
Elevation 12 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -2.060000, 147.420000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Momote Airport (MAS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Momote Airport (MAS) in Momote Airport, Papua New Guinea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,920 kilometers (9,271 miles / 8,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 08:56 in Momote Airport, it's 17:56 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 9,188 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Momote Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Momote Airport (MAS) follows a heading of 267° (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 Momote Airport (MAS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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