UIO
Quito
Ecuador
9,731 km
6,047 miles
ZIN
Interlaken Air Base
Switzerland
Distance
9,731 km
6,047 mi / 5,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO ZIN
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Interlaken Air Base
IATA Code UIO ZIN
ICAO Code SEQM LSMI
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador Switzerland
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/Zurich
Elevation 9,200 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 46.680000, 7.880000

Quito (UIO) to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) in Interlaken Air Base, Switzerland is 9,731 kilometers (6,047 miles / 5,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Switzerland. 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 20:23 in Quito, it's 02:23 in Interlaken Air Base. With a 6-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. Interlaken 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 Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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