KNN
Kankan
Guinea
7,722 km
4,798 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
7,722 km
4,798 mi / 4,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

KNN UIO
Airport Name Kankan Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KNN UIO
ICAO Code GUXN SEQM
City Kankan Quito
Country Guinea Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Conakry America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,234 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 10.390000, -9.300000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kankan (KNN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kankan Airport (KNN) in Kankan, Guinea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 7,722 kilometers (4,798 miles / 4,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Guinea 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 19:37 in Kankan, it's 14:37 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,966 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kankan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kankan (KNN) follows a heading of 79° (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 Kankan Airport (KNN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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