MQA
Mandora
Australia
16,972 km
10,546 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,972 km
10,546 mi / 9,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
134°
southeast

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MQA UIO
Airport Name Mandora Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MQA UIO
ICAO Code YMDI SEQM
City Mandora Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -19.740000, 120.840000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mandora (MQA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mandora Airport (MQA) in Mandora, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,972 kilometers (10,546 miles / 9,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 23:38 in Mandora, it's 10:38 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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mandora Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mandora (MQA) follows a heading of 222° (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 Mandora Airport (MQA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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