SPN
Saipan Island
MP
14,894 km
9,255 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,894 km
9,255 mi / 8,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Saipan
Heading
75°
east northeast

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SPN UIO
Airport Name Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SPN UIO
ICAO Code PGSN SEQM
City Saipan Island Quito
Country MP Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Saipan America/Guayaquil
Elevation 214 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 15.120000, 145.730000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Saipan Island (SPN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) in Saipan Island, MP to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,894 kilometers (9,255 miles / 8,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 MP 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 05:13 in Saipan Island, it's 14:13 in Quito. With a 15-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 8,986 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Saipan Island (SPN) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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