PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
14,074 km
8,745 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,074 km
8,745 mi / 7,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PLX UIO
Airport Name Semey International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PLX UIO
ICAO Code UASS SEQM
City Semey Quito
Country Kazakhstan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Guayaquil
Elevation 759 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 50.350000, 80.230000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Semey (PLX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,074 kilometers (8,745 miles / 7,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 15:35 in Semey, it's 05:35 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 8,441 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Semey International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Semey (PLX) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Semey International Airport (PLX) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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