KGE
Kagau Island
Solomon Islands
13,757 km
8,549 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,757 km
8,549 mi / 7,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
95°
east

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KGE UIO
Airport Name Kagau Island Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KGE UIO
ICAO Code AGKG SEQM
City Kagau Island Quito
Country Solomon Islands Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -7.330000, 157.580000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kagau Island (KGE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kagau Island Airport (KGE) in Kagau Island, Solomon Islands to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,757 kilometers (8,549 miles / 7,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 20:06 in Kagau Island, it's 04:06 in Quito. With a 16-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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kagau Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kagau Island (KGE) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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