IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
11,780 km
7,320 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,780 km
7,320 mi / 6,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

IRP UIO
Airport Name Matari Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code IRP UIO
ICAO Code FZJH SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country DR Congo Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,438 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 2.830000, 27.590000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Matari Airport (IRP) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,780 kilometers (7,320 miles / 6,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 08:07 in Matari Airport, it's 01:07 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 6,762 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Matari Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Matari Airport (IRP) follows a heading of 87° (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 Matari Airport (IRP) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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