MQL
Mildura
Australia
14,332 km
8,906 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,332 km
8,906 mi / 7,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Hobart
Heading
124°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MQL UIO
Airport Name Mildura Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MQL UIO
ICAO Code YMIA SEQM
City Mildura Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Hobart America/Guayaquil
Elevation 167 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -34.230000, 142.090000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mildura (MQL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mildura Airport (MQL) in Mildura, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,332 kilometers (8,906 miles / 7,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 04:00 in Mildura, it's 12:00 in Quito. With a 16-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 9,033 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mildura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mildura (MQL) follows a heading of 224° (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 Mildura Airport (MQL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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