SZR
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
11,164 km
6,937 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,164 km
6,937 mi / 6,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
279°
west

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SZR UIO
Airport Name Stara Zagora Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SZR UIO
ICAO Code LBSZ SEQM
City Stara Zagora Quito
Country Bulgaria Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Guayaquil
Elevation 558 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 42.380000, 25.660000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Stara Zagora (SZR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,164 kilometers (6,937 miles / 6,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Bulgaria 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 13:22 in Stara Zagora, it's 06:22 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 8,642 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Stara Zagora Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Stara Zagora (SZR) follows a heading of 47° (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 Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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