SOB
Sarmellek
Hungary
10,439 km
6,486 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,439 km
6,486 mi / 5,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
274°
west

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SOB UIO
Airport Name Sarmellek International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SOB UIO
ICAO Code LHSM SEQM
City Sarmellek Quito
Country Hungary Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/Guayaquil
Elevation 408 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 46.690000, 17.160000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sarmellek (SOB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) in Sarmellek, Hungary to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,439 kilometers (6,486 miles / 5,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Hungary 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 20:00 in Sarmellek, it's 14:00 in Quito. With a 6-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 8,792 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sarmellek International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sarmellek (SOB) follows a heading of 43° (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 Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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