UIO
Quito
Ecuador
9,109 km
5,660 miles
WFD
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
9,109 km
5,660 mi / 4,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO WFD
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Manchester Woodford Airport
IATA Code UIO WFD
ICAO Code SEQM EGCD
City Quito Manchester
Country Ecuador United Kingdom
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/London
Elevation 9,200 ft 295 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 53.340000, -2.150000

Quito (UIO) to Manchester (WFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 9,109 kilometers (5,660 miles / 4,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:06 in Quito, it's 23:06 in Manchester. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,905 feet between the two airports. Manchester Woodford 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 Manchester (WFD) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 259° (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 Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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