KLB
Kalabo
Zambia
11,186 km
6,951 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,186 km
6,951 mi / 6,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

KLB UIO
Airport Name Kalabo Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KLB UIO
ICAO Code FLKL SEQM
City Kalabo Quito
Country Zambia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,450 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -15.000000, 22.650000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kalabo (KLB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalabo Airport (KLB) in Kalabo, Zambia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,186 kilometers (6,951 miles / 6,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Zambia 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 13:33 in Kalabo, it's 06:33 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 5,750 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kalabo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kalabo (KLB) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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