UIO
Quito
Ecuador
15,850 km
9,849 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
15,850 km
9,849 mi / 8,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO YAP
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Yap International Airport
IATA Code UIO YAP
ICAO Code SEQM PTYA
City Quito Yap Island
Country Ecuador Micronesia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 9,200 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 9.500000, 138.080000

Quito (UIO) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 15,850 kilometers (9,849 miles / 8,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Micronesia. 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 02:19 in Quito, it's 17:19 in Yap 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 9,109 feet between the two airports. Yap International 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 Yap Island (YAP) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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