RPA
Rolpa
Nepal
16,297 km
10,126 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,297 km
10,126 mi / 8,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RPA UIO
Airport Name Rolpa Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RPA UIO
ICAO Code VNRP SEQM
City Rolpa Quito
Country Nepal Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,100 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 28.270000, 82.770000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Rolpa (RPA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rolpa Airport (RPA) in Rolpa, Nepal to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,297 kilometers (10,126 miles / 8,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Nepal 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 09:42 in Rolpa, it's 22:57 in Quito. With a 10.75-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 5,100 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Rolpa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rolpa (RPA) follows a heading of 31° (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 Rolpa Airport (RPA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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