UIO
Quito
Ecuador
14,027 km
8,716 miles
WLE
Miles Airport
Australia
Distance
14,027 km
8,716 mi / 7,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO WLE
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Miles Airport
IATA Code UIO WLE
ICAO Code SEQM YMLS
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador Australia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 9,200 ft 304 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -26.810000, 150.180000

Quito (UIO) to Miles Airport (WLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Miles Airport (WLE) in Miles Airport, Australia is 14,027 kilometers (8,716 miles / 7,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 00:23 in Quito, it's 15:23 in Miles 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 8,896 feet between the two airports. Miles 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 Miles Airport (WLE) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 112° (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 Miles Airport (WLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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