BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
12,496 km
7,764 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,496 km
7,764 mi / 6,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
263°
west

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BLZ UIO
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BLZ UIO
ICAO Code FWCL SEQM
City Blantyre Quito
Country Malawi Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,555 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,496 kilometers (7,764 miles / 6,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Malawi 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 13:17 in Blantyre, it's 06:17 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 6,645 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Chileka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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