RCS
Rochester
United Kingdom
9,248 km
5,747 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,248 km
5,747 mi / 4,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
261°
west

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Airport Comparison

RCS UIO
Airport Name Rochester Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RCS UIO
ICAO Code EGTO SEQM
City Rochester Quito
Country United Kingdom Ecuador
Timezone Europe/London America/Guayaquil
Elevation 436 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 51.350000, 0.500000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Rochester (RCS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rochester Airport (RCS) in Rochester, United Kingdom to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,248 kilometers (5,747 miles / 4,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 United Kingdom 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 12:11 in Rochester, it's 06:11 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 8,764 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Rochester Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rochester (RCS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Rochester Airport (RCS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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