MTQ
Mitchell Airport
Australia
14,247 km
8,853 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,247 km
8,853 mi / 7,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
113°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

MTQ UIO
Airport Name Mitchell Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MTQ UIO
ICAO Code YMIT SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,144 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -26.480000, 147.940000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mitchell Airport (MTQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mitchell Airport (MTQ) in Mitchell Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,247 kilometers (8,853 miles / 7,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 09:56 in Mitchell Airport, it's 18:56 in Quito. With a 15-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 8,056 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mitchell Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) follows a heading of 235° (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 Mitchell Airport (MTQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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