KNJ
Kindamba
Congo
10,326 km
6,416 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,326 km
6,416 mi / 5,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

KNJ UIO
Airport Name Kindamba Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KNJ UIO
ICAO Code FCBK SEQM
City Kindamba Quito
Country Congo Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,460 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -3.950000, 14.520000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kindamba (KNJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kindamba Airport (KNJ) in Kindamba, Congo to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,326 kilometers (6,416 miles / 5,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 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 12:36 in Kindamba, it's 06:36 in Quito. With a 6-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 7,740 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kindamba Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kindamba (KNJ) follows a heading of 94° (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 Kindamba Airport (KNJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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