The flight distance from Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,861 kilometers (5,506 miles / 4,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting AQ with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:32 in Antartica, it's 19:32 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,739 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Antartica (UGL) follows a heading of 181° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.