UIO
Quito
Ecuador
15,140 km
9,408 miles
USN
Ulsan
South Korea
Distance
15,140 km
9,408 mi / 8,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO USN
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Ulsan Airport
IATA Code UIO USN
ICAO Code SEQM RKPU
City Quito Ulsan
Country Ecuador South Korea
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Seoul
Elevation 9,200 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 35.590000, 129.350000

Quito (UIO) to Ulsan (USN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Ulsan Airport (USN) in Ulsan, South Korea is 15,140 kilometers (9,408 miles / 8,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 South Korea. 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 18:11 in Quito, it's 08:11 in Ulsan. With a 14-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 9,155 feet between the two airports. Ulsan 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 Ulsan (USN) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 42° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Ulsan Airport (USN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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