KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
13,284 km
8,255 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,284 km
8,255 mi / 7,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

KMX UIO
Airport Name King Khaled Air Base Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KMX UIO
ICAO Code OEKM SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Saudi Arabia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,778 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 18.300000, 42.800000 -0.130000, -78.360000

King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,284 kilometers (8,255 miles / 7,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 01:15 in King Khaled Air Base, it's 17:15 in Quito. With a 8-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 2,422 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than King Khaled Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Khaled Air Base (KMX) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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