UIO
Quito
Ecuador
15,329 km
9,525 miles
XMY
Yam Island
Australia
Distance
15,329 km
9,525 mi / 8,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO XMY
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Yam Island Airport
IATA Code UIO XMY
ICAO Code SEQM YYMI
City Quito Yam Island
Country Ecuador Australia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 9,200 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -9.900000, 142.780000

Quito (UIO) to Yam Island (XMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Yam Island Airport (XMY) in Yam Island, Australia is 15,329 kilometers (9,525 miles / 8,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 03:26 in Quito, it's 18:26 in Yam Island. 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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Yam Island 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 Yam Island (XMY) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 101° (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 Yam Island Airport (XMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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