UIO
Quito
Ecuador
14,734 km
9,155 miles
UTB
Muttaburra Airport
Australia
Distance
14,734 km
9,155 mi / 7,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO UTB
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Muttaburra Airport
IATA Code UIO UTB
ICAO Code SEQM YMTB
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador Australia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 9,200 ft 230 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -22.580000, 144.530000

Quito (UIO) to Muttaburra Airport (UTB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Muttaburra Airport (UTB) in Muttaburra Airport, Australia is 14,734 kilometers (9,155 miles / 7,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 11:57 in Quito, it's 02:57 in Muttaburra Airport. With a 15-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 8,970 feet between the two airports. Muttaburra 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 Muttaburra Airport (UTB) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Muttaburra Airport (UTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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