MLX
Malatya
Turkey
12,288 km
7,635 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,288 km
7,635 mi / 6,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
287°
west northwest

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MLX UIO
Airport Name Malatya Erhac Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MLX UIO
ICAO Code LTAT SEQM
City Malatya Quito
Country Turkey Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,828 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.440000, 38.090000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Malatya (MLX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) in Malatya, Turkey to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,288 kilometers (7,635 miles / 6,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Turkey 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 23:32 in Malatya, it's 15:32 in Quito. With a 8-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 6,372 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Malatya Erhac Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Malatya (MLX) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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