QXB
Lyon
France
9,512 km
5,911 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,512 km
5,911 mi / 5,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
266°
west

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QXB UIO
Airport Name Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code QXB UIO
ICAO Code LFMA SEQM
City Lyon Quito
Country France Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Guayaquil
Elevation 367 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 43.510000, 5.370000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lyon (QXB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) in Lyon, France to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,512 kilometers (5,911 miles / 5,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 France 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 10:09 in Lyon, it's 04:09 in Quito. With a 6-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 8,833 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lyon (QXB) follows a heading of 46° (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 Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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