KRB
Karumba Airport
Australia
15,302 km
9,508 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,302 km
9,508 mi / 8,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KRB UIO
Airport Name Karumba Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KRB UIO
ICAO Code YKMB SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -17.460000, 140.830000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Karumba Airport (KRB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karumba Airport (KRB) in Karumba Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,302 kilometers (9,508 miles / 8,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Australia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:41 in Karumba Airport, it's 13:41 in Quito. With a 15-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 9,195 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Karumba Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Karumba Airport (KRB) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Karumba Airport (KRB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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