JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
15,015 km
9,330 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,015 km
9,330 mi / 8,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JAA UIO
Airport Name Jalalabad Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code JAA UIO
ICAO Code OAJL SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Afghanistan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,814 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, 70.500000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,015 kilometers (9,330 miles / 8,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:36 in Jalalabad Airport, it's 07:06 in Quito. With a 9.5-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 7,386 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Jalalabad Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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