RGK
Gorno-Altaysk
Russia
14,064 km
8,739 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,064 km
8,739 mi / 7,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RGK UIO
Airport Name Gorno-Altaysk Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RGK UIO
ICAO Code UNBG SEQM
City Gorno-Altaysk Quito
Country Russia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Krasnoyarsk America/Guayaquil
Elevation 965 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 51.970000, 85.830000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gorno-Altaysk (RGK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) in Gorno-Altaysk, Russia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,064 kilometers (8,739 miles / 7,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Russia 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 21:44 in Gorno-Altaysk, it's 09:44 in Quito. With a 12-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 8,235 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gorno-Altaysk Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gorno-Altaysk (RGK) follows a heading of 12° (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 Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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