NUJ
Hamadan
Iran
13,293 km
8,260 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,293 km
8,260 mi / 7,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NUJ UIO
Airport Name Hamadan Air Base Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NUJ UIO
ICAO Code OIHS SEQM
City Hamadan Quito
Country Iran Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,609 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, 48.650000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Hamadan (NUJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) in Hamadan, Iran to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,293 kilometers (8,260 miles / 7,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Iran 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 14:15 in Hamadan, it's 05:45 in Quito. With a 8.5-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 3,591 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Hamadan Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Hamadan (NUJ) follows a heading of 49° (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 Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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