KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
15,281 km
9,495 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,281 km
9,495 mi / 8,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
108°
east southeast

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KWM UIO
Airport Name Kowanyama Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KWM UIO
ICAO Code YKOW SEQM
City Kowanyama Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Guayaquil
Elevation 35 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -15.490000, 141.750000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kowanyama (KWM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,281 kilometers (9,495 miles / 8,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 03:10 in Kowanyama, it's 12:10 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 9,165 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kowanyama Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kowanyama (KWM) follows a heading of 247° (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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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