KDL
Kardla
Estonia
10,658 km
6,623 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,658 km
6,623 mi / 5,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Tallinn
Heading
280°
west

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KDL UIO
Airport Name Kardla Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KDL UIO
ICAO Code EEKA SEQM
City Kardla Quito
Country Estonia Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Tallinn America/Guayaquil
Elevation 18 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 58.990000, 22.830000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kardla (KDL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kardla Airport (KDL) in Kardla, Estonia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,658 kilometers (6,623 miles / 5,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:53 in Kardla, it's 16:53 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 9,182 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kardla Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kardla (KDL) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Kardla Airport (KDL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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