SLF
Sulayel Airport
Saudi Arabia
13,525 km
8,404 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,525 km
8,404 mi / 7,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
283°
west northwest

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SLF UIO
Airport Name Sulayel Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SLF UIO
ICAO Code OESL SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Saudi Arabia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,021 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 20.460000, 45.620000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sulayel Airport (SLF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sulayel Airport (SLF) in Sulayel Airport, Saudi Arabia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,525 kilometers (8,404 miles / 7,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 02:43 in Sulayel Airport, it's 18:43 in Quito. With a 8-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 7,179 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sulayel Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sulayel Airport (SLF) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Sulayel Airport (SLF) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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