KKC
Khon Kaen
Thailand
18,194 km
11,305 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
18,194 km
11,305 mi / 9,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KKC UIO
Airport Name Khon Kaen Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KKC UIO
ICAO Code VTUK SEQM
City Khon Kaen Quito
Country Thailand Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Guayaquil
Elevation 670 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 16.470000, 102.780000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Khon Kaen (KKC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) in Khon Kaen, Thailand to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 18,194 kilometers (11,305 miles / 9,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:39 in Khon Kaen, it's 13:39 in Quito. With a 12-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 8,530 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Khon Kaen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Khon Kaen (KKC) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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