SKG
Thessaloniki
Greece
10,972 km
6,818 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,972 km
6,818 mi / 5,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
277°
west

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SKG UIO
Airport Name Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SKG UIO
ICAO Code LGTS SEQM
City Thessaloniki Quito
Country Greece Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Guayaquil
Elevation 22 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 40.520000, 22.970000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Thessaloniki (SKG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,972 kilometers (6,818 miles / 5,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Greece 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 03:31 in Thessaloniki, it's 20:31 in Quito. With a 7-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 9,178 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Thessaloniki (SKG) follows a heading of 49° (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 Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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