UIO
Quito
Ecuador
9,334 km
5,800 miles
WHS
Whalsay
United Kingdom
Distance
9,334 km
5,800 mi / 5,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO WHS
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Whalsay Airport
IATA Code UIO WHS
ICAO Code SEQM EGEH
City Quito Whalsay
Country Ecuador United Kingdom
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/London
Elevation 9,200 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 60.380000, -0.930000

Quito (UIO) to Whalsay (WHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Whalsay Airport (WHS) in Whalsay, United Kingdom is 9,334 kilometers (5,800 miles / 5,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 02:01 in Quito, it's 07:01 in Whalsay. 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 9,100 feet between the two airports. Whalsay 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 Whalsay (WHS) 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 Whalsay Airport (WHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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