SHI
Shimojishima Airport
Japan
16,283 km
10,118 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,283 km
10,118 mi / 8,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
46°
northeast

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SHI UIO
Airport Name Shimojishima Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SHI UIO
ICAO Code RORS SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Japan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 54 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 24.830000, 125.140000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Shimojishima Airport (SHI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shimojishima Airport (SHI) in Shimojishima Airport, Japan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,283 kilometers (10,118 miles / 8,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Japan 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 04:58 in Shimojishima Airport, it's 14:58 in Quito. With a 14-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 9,146 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Shimojishima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) follows a heading of 319° (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 Shimojishima Airport (SHI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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