PDV
Plovdiv
Bulgaria
11,103 km
6,899 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,103 km
6,899 mi / 5,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
279°
west

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PDV UIO
Airport Name Plovdiv International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PDV UIO
ICAO Code LBPD SEQM
City Plovdiv Quito
Country Bulgaria Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Guayaquil
Elevation 597 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 42.070000, 24.850000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Plovdiv (PDV) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,103 kilometers (6,899 miles / 5,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Bulgaria with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Plovdiv, it's 02:58 in Quito. With a 7-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 8,603 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Plovdiv International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Plovdiv (PDV) follows a heading of 47° (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 Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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