KNR
Kangan
Iran
13,933 km
8,658 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,933 km
8,658 mi / 7,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KNR UIO
Airport Name Jam Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KNR UIO
ICAO Code OIBJ SEQM
City Kangan Quito
Country Iran Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,173 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 27.820000, 52.350000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kangan (KNR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jam Airport (KNR) in Kangan, Iran to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,933 kilometers (8,658 miles / 7,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Iran 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 18:31 in Kangan, it's 10:01 in Quito. With a 8.5-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 7,027 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Jam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kangan (KNR) follows a heading of 55° (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 Jam Airport (KNR) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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