KRN
Kiruna Airport
Sweden
10,385 km
6,453 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,385 km
6,453 mi / 5,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

KRN UIO
Airport Name Kiruna Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KRN UIO
ICAO Code ESNQ SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Sweden Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,508 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 67.820000, 20.340000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kiruna Airport (KRN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiruna Airport (KRN) in Kiruna Airport, Sweden to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,385 kilometers (6,453 miles / 5,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:46 in Kiruna Airport, it's 07:46 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 7,692 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kiruna Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kiruna Airport (KRN) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Kiruna Airport (KRN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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