UIO
Quito
Ecuador
16,830 km
10,458 miles
USL
Useless Loop Airport
Australia
Distance
16,830 km
10,458 mi / 9,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO USL
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Useless Loop Airport
IATA Code UIO USL
ICAO Code SEQM YUSL
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador Australia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Australia/Perth
Elevation 9,200 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -26.170000, 113.400000

Quito (UIO) to Useless Loop Airport (USL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Useless Loop Airport (USL) in Useless Loop Airport, Australia is 16,830 kilometers (10,458 miles / 9,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 Ecuador with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:59 in Quito, it's 20:59 in Useless Loop Airport. With a 13-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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Useless Loop Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Useless Loop Airport (USL) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Useless Loop Airport (USL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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