KEU
Keekorok
Kenya
12,631 km
7,849 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,631 km
7,849 mi / 6,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
269°
west

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KEU UIO
Airport Name Keekorok Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KEU UIO
ICAO Code HKKE SEQM
City Keekorok Quito
Country Kenya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,800 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -1.580000, 35.250000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Keekorok (KEU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keekorok Airport (KEU) in Keekorok, Kenya to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,631 kilometers (7,849 miles / 6,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Kenya 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 16:20 in Keekorok, it's 08:20 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 3,400 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Keekorok Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Keekorok (KEU) follows a heading of 92° (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 Keekorok Airport (KEU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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