NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
13,713 km
8,521 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,713 km
8,521 mi / 7,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Samarkand
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NCU UIO
Airport Name Nukus Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NCU UIO
ICAO Code UTNN SEQM
City Nukus Quito
Country Uzbekistan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Samarkand America/Guayaquil
Elevation 246 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 42.490000, 59.620000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Nukus (NCU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,713 kilometers (8,521 miles / 7,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Uzbekistan 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 05:58 in Nukus, it's 19:58 in Quito. With a 10-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 8,954 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Nukus Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Nukus (NCU) follows a heading of 36° (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 Nukus Airport (NCU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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