KLY
Kalima
DR Congo
11,683 km
7,260 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,683 km
7,260 mi / 6,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
269°
west

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KLY UIO
Airport Name Kinkungwa Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KLY UIO
ICAO Code FZOD SEQM
City Kalima Quito
Country DR Congo Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,808 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -2.580000, 26.730000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kalima (KLY) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) in Kalima, DR Congo to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,683 kilometers (7,260 miles / 6,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 DR Congo 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 13:34 in Kalima, it's 06:34 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 7,392 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kinkungwa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kalima (KLY) follows a heading of 93° (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 Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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