KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
12,440 km
7,730 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,440 km
7,730 mi / 6,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

KGJ UIO
Airport Name Karonga Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KGJ UIO
ICAO Code FWKA SEQM
City Karonga Quito
Country Malawi Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,765 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -9.950000, 33.890000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Karonga (KGJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,440 kilometers (7,730 miles / 6,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Malawi 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 16:50 in Karonga, it's 09:50 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 7,435 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Karonga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Karonga (KGJ) follows a heading of 101° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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