MTD
Mount Sanford Station Airport
Australia
16,321 km
10,141 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,321 km
10,141 mi / 8,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MTD UIO
Airport Name Mount Sanford Station Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MTD UIO
ICAO Code YMSF SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Guayaquil
Elevation 231 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -16.980000, 130.550000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) in Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,321 kilometers (10,141 miles / 8,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 06:32 in Mount Sanford Station Airport, it's 16:02 in Quito. With a 14.5-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 8,969 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mount Sanford Station Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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