MKR
Meekatharra Airport
Australia
16,534 km
10,274 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,534 km
10,274 mi / 8,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
146°
southeast

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MKR UIO
Airport Name Meekatharra Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MKR UIO
ICAO Code YMEK SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,713 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -26.610000, 118.550000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Meekatharra Airport (MKR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meekatharra Airport (MKR) in Meekatharra Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,534 kilometers (10,274 miles / 8,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 18:50 in Meekatharra Airport, it's 05:50 in Quito. With a 13-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 7,487 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Meekatharra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Meekatharra Airport (MKR) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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