UIO
Quito
Ecuador
12,733 km
7,912 miles
YKS
Yakutsk
Russia
Distance
12,733 km
7,912 mi / 6,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO YKS
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Yakutsk Airport
IATA Code UIO YKS
ICAO Code SEQM UEEE
City Quito Yakutsk
Country Ecuador Russia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 9,200 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 62.090000, 129.770000

Quito (UIO) to Yakutsk (YKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Yakutsk Airport (YKS) in Yakutsk, Russia is 12,733 kilometers (7,912 miles / 6,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:23 in Quito, it's 17:23 in Yakutsk. With a 14-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 8,875 feet between the two airports. Yakutsk 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 Yakutsk (YKS) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Yakutsk Airport (YKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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