TAE
Daegu
South Korea
15,157 km
9,418 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,157 km
9,418 mi / 8,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
41°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

TAE UIO
Airport Name Daegu Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TAE UIO
ICAO Code RKTN SEQM
City Daegu Quito
Country South Korea Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 116 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.890000, 128.660000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Daegu (TAE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daegu Airport (TAE) in Daegu, South Korea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,157 kilometers (9,418 miles / 8,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 South Korea 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 05:37 in Daegu, it's 15:37 in Quito. With a 14-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 9,084 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Daegu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Daegu (TAE) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Daegu Airport (TAE) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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