TIF
Taif Airport
Saudi Arabia
12,985 km
8,069 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,985 km
8,069 mi / 7,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

TIF UIO
Airport Name Taif Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TIF UIO
ICAO Code OETF SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Saudi Arabia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,848 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 21.480000, 40.540000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Taif Airport (TIF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taif Airport (TIF) in Taif Airport, Saudi Arabia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,985 kilometers (8,069 miles / 7,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 14:07 in Taif Airport, it's 06:07 in Quito. With a 8-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 4,352 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Taif Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Taif Airport (TIF) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Taif Airport (TIF) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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