Airport Comparison
| UIO | USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre | Samui Airport |
| IATA Code | UIO | USM |
| ICAO Code | SEQM | VTSM |
| City | Quito | Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) |
| Country | Ecuador | Thailand |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil | Asia/Bangkok |
| Elevation | 9,200 ft | 64 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.130000, -78.360000 | 9.550000, 100.060000 |
Quito (UIO) to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (USM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Samui Airport (USM) in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand is 18,953 kilometers (11,777 miles / 10,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 9°.
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 Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:51 in Quito, it's 05:51 in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island). With a 12-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 9,136 feet between the two airports. Samui 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 Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (USM) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Samui Airport (USM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.