UIO
Quito
Ecuador
14,067 km
8,741 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
14,067 km
8,741 mi / 7,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO WGE
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Walgett Airport
IATA Code UIO WGE
ICAO Code SEQM YWLG
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador Australia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Australia/Sydney
Elevation 9,200 ft 439 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -30.030000, 148.130000

Quito (UIO) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 14,067 kilometers (8,741 miles / 7,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 22:39 in Quito, it's 14:39 in Walgett Airport. With a 16-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 8,761 feet between the two airports. Walgett 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 116° (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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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