CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
15,158 km
9,419 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,158 km
9,419 mi / 8,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
97°
east

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CMU UIO
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CMU UIO
ICAO Code AYCH SEQM
City Kundiawa Quito
Country Papua New Guinea Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,974 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,158 kilometers (9,419 miles / 8,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:36 in Kundiawa, it's 09:36 in Quito. With a 15-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 4,226 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Chimbu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 261° (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 Chimbu Airport (CMU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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