UIO
Quito
Ecuador
13,472 km
8,371 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
13,472 km
8,371 mi / 7,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
56°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

UIO XIJ
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code UIO XIJ
ICAO Code SEQM OKAJ
City Quito Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Ecuador Kuwait
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 9,200 ft 409 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 28.930000, 47.790000

Quito (UIO) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 13,472 kilometers (8,371 miles / 7,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:25 in Quito, it's 02:25 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. With a 8-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 8,791 feet between the two airports. Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base 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 Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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