TCX
Tabas
Iran
14,046 km
8,728 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,046 km
8,728 mi / 7,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

TCX UIO
Airport Name Tabas Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TCX UIO
ICAO Code OIMT SEQM
City Tabas Quito
Country Iran Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,312 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 33.670000, 56.890000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tabas (TCX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tabas Airport (TCX) in Tabas, Iran to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,046 kilometers (8,728 miles / 7,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Iran 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 00:21 in Tabas, it's 15:51 in Quito. With a 8.5-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 6,888 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tabas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tabas (TCX) 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 Tabas Airport (TCX) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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