PRI
Praslin Island
Seychelles
14,887 km
9,250 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,887 km
9,250 mi / 8,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
266°
west

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PRI UIO
Airport Name Praslin Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PRI UIO
ICAO Code FSPP SEQM
City Praslin Island Quito
Country Seychelles Ecuador
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Guayaquil
Elevation 10 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 55.690000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Praslin Island (PRI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Praslin Airport (PRI) in Praslin Island, Seychelles to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,887 kilometers (9,250 miles / 8,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:26 in Praslin Island, it's 07:26 in Quito. With a 9-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 9,190 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Praslin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Praslin Island (PRI) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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