SWQ
Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
18,022 km
11,199 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
18,022 km
11,199 mi / 9,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
118°
east southeast

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SWQ UIO
Airport Name Sumbawa Besar Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SWQ UIO
ICAO Code WADS SEQM
City Sumbawa Island Quito
Country Indonesia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Guayaquil
Elevation 16 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -8.490000, 117.410000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sumbawa Island (SWQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 18,022 kilometers (11,199 miles / 9,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Indonesia 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 12:15 in Sumbawa Island, it's 23:15 in Quito. With a 13-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 9,184 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sumbawa Besar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sumbawa Island (SWQ) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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