KCS
Kings Creek Airport
Australia
15,769 km
9,798 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,769 km
9,798 mi / 8,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KCS UIO
Airport Name Kings Creek Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KCS UIO
ICAO Code YKCS SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Guayaquil
Elevation 615 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -24.420000, 131.840000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kings Creek Airport (KCS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kings Creek Airport (KCS) in Kings Creek Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,769 kilometers (9,798 miles / 8,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Australia 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 20:59 in Kings Creek Airport, it's 06:29 in Quito. With a 14.5-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 8,585 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kings Creek Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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