MFN
Milford Sound Airport
New Zealand
11,845 km
7,360 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,845 km
7,360 mi / 6,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
107°
east southeast

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MFN UIO
Airport Name Milford Sound Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MFN UIO
ICAO Code NZMF SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country New Zealand Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Guayaquil
Elevation 10 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -44.670000, 167.920000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Milford Sound Airport (MFN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Milford Sound Airport (MFN) in Milford Sound Airport, New Zealand to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,845 kilometers (7,360 miles / 6,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 New Zealand 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 21:57 in Milford Sound Airport, it's 03:57 in Quito. With a 18-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 Milford Sound Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) follows a heading of 223° (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 Milford Sound Airport (MFN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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