BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
10,981 km
6,823 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,981 km
6,823 mi / 5,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

BAN UIO
Airport Name Basongo Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BAN UIO
ICAO Code FZVR SEQM
City Basongo Quito
Country DR Congo Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,640 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Basongo (BAN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,981 kilometers (6,823 miles / 5,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 DR Congo with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:25 in Basongo, it's 09:25 in Quito. With a 7-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 7,560 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Basongo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Basongo Airport (BAN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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