NGB
Ningbo
China
16,102 km
10,005 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,102 km
10,005 mi / 8,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NGB UIO
Airport Name Ningbo Lishe International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NGB UIO
ICAO Code ZSNB SEQM
City Ningbo Quito
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 13 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 29.830000, 121.460000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ningbo (NGB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) in Ningbo, China to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,102 kilometers (10,005 miles / 8,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 China 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 18:00 in Ningbo, it's 05:00 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 9,187 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ningbo Lishe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ningbo (NGB) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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