UIO
Quito
Ecuador
16,357 km
10,164 miles
WME
Mount Keith Airport
Australia
Distance
16,357 km
10,164 mi / 8,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO WME
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Mount Keith Airport
IATA Code UIO WME
ICAO Code SEQM YMNE
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador Australia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Australia/Perth
Elevation 9,200 ft 1,792 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -27.290000, 120.560000

Quito (UIO) to Mount Keith Airport (WME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Mount Keith Airport (WME) in Mount Keith Airport, Australia is 16,357 kilometers (10,164 miles / 8,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 02:42 in Quito, it's 15:42 in Mount Keith Airport. With a 13-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 7,408 feet between the two airports. Mount Keith 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 Mount Keith Airport (WME) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 143° (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 Mount Keith Airport (WME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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