UIO
Quito
Ecuador
10,941 km
6,798 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
10,941 km
6,798 mi / 5,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
119°
east southeast

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UIO UTN
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code UIO UTN
ICAO Code SEQM FAUP
City Quito Upington
Country Ecuador South Africa
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 9,200 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Quito (UIO) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 10,941 kilometers (6,798 miles / 5,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:35 in Quito, it's 03:35 in Upington. With a 7-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 6,418 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld 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 Upington (UTN) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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