SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
18,842 km
11,708 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
18,842 km
11,708 mi / 10,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SBW UIO
Airport Name Sibu Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SBW UIO
ICAO Code WBGS SEQM
City Sibu Quito
Country Malaysia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Guayaquil
Elevation 122 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 2.260000, 111.980000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sibu (SBW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 18,842 kilometers (11,708 miles / 10,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Malaysia 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 22:08 in Sibu, it's 09:08 in Quito. With a 13-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 9,078 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sibu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sibu (SBW) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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