UIO
Quito
Ecuador
14,544 km
9,037 miles
XTG
Thargomindah Airport
Australia
Distance
14,544 km
9,037 mi / 7,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO XTG
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Thargomindah Airport
IATA Code UIO XTG
ICAO Code SEQM YTGM
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador Australia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 9,200 ft 433 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -27.990000, 143.810000

Quito (UIO) to Thargomindah Airport (XTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Thargomindah Airport (XTG) in Thargomindah Airport, Australia is 14,544 kilometers (9,037 miles / 7,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 16:16 in Quito, it's 07:16 in Thargomindah 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 8,767 feet between the two airports. Thargomindah 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 Thargomindah Airport (XTG) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 118° (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 Thargomindah Airport (XTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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