UIO
Quito
Ecuador
6,924 km
4,303 miles
ZTA
Tureia Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
6,924 km
4,303 mi / 3,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO ZTA
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Tureia Airport
IATA Code UIO ZTA
ICAO Code SEQM NTGY
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 9,200 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -20.790000, -138.570000

Quito (UIO) to Tureia Airport (ZTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Tureia Airport (ZTA) in Tureia Airport, French Polynesia is 6,924 kilometers (4,303 miles / 3,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with French Polynesia. 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 19:41 in Quito, it's 14:41 in Tureia Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,188 feet between the two airports. Tureia 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 Tureia Airport (ZTA) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 79° (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 Tureia Airport (ZTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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