CXI
Banana
Kiribati
8,785 km
5,458 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,785 km
5,458 mi / 4,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Kiritimati
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

CXI UIO
Airport Name Cassidy International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CXI UIO
ICAO Code PLCH SEQM
City Banana Quito
Country Kiribati Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Kiritimati America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 1.990000, -157.350000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Banana (CXI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Banana, Kiribati to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,785 kilometers (5,458 miles / 4,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Kiribati 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 01:31 in Banana, it's 06:31 in Quito. With a 19-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 9,195 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Cassidy International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Banana (CXI) follows a heading of 272° (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 Cassidy International Airport (CXI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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