KMZ
Kaoma
Zambia
11,416 km
7,093 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,416 km
7,093 mi / 6,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

KMZ UIO
Airport Name Kaoma Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KMZ UIO
ICAO Code FLKO SEQM
City Kaoma Quito
Country Zambia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,670 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -14.800000, 24.780000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kaoma (KMZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaoma Airport (KMZ) in Kaoma, Zambia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,416 kilometers (7,093 miles / 6,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 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 06:33 in Kaoma, it's 23:33 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 5,530 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kaoma Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kaoma (KMZ) 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 Kaoma Airport (KMZ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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