ILU
Kilaguni
Kenya
12,942 km
8,041 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,942 km
8,041 mi / 6,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
268°
west

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ILU UIO
Airport Name Kilaguni Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ILU UIO
ICAO Code HKKL SEQM
City Kilaguni Quito
Country Kenya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,750 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -2.910000, 38.070000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kilaguni (ILU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilaguni Airport (ILU) in Kilaguni, Kenya to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,942 kilometers (8,041 miles / 6,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Kenya 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 01:09 in Kilaguni, it's 17:09 in Quito. With a 8-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 6,450 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kilaguni Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kilaguni (ILU) follows a heading of 93° (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 Kilaguni Airport (ILU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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