The flight distance from Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova, Solomon Islands to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,825 kilometers (7,969 miles / 6,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Solomon Islands with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:49 in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova, it's 00:49 in Quito. With a 16-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 9,182 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.