KCU
Masindi
Uganda
12,242 km
7,607 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,242 km
7,607 mi / 6,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

KCU UIO
Airport Name Masindi Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KCU UIO
ICAO Code HUMI SEQM
City Masindi Quito
Country Uganda Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,850 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 1.760000, 31.740000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Masindi (KCU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,242 kilometers (7,607 miles / 6,610 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 Uganda 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 19:19 in Masindi, it's 11:19 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 5,350 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Masindi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Masindi (KCU) follows a heading of 88° (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 Masindi Airport (KCU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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