KWN
Quinhagak
United States
9,656 km
6,000 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,656 km
6,000 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
96°
east

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KWN UIO
Airport Name Quinhagak Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KWN UIO
ICAO Code PAQH SEQM
City Quinhagak Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Guayaquil
Elevation 43 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 59.760000, -161.850000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Quinhagak (KWN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quinhagak Airport (KWN) in Quinhagak, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,656 kilometers (6,000 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:05 in Quinhagak, it's 14:05 in Quito. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,157 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Quinhagak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Quinhagak (KWN) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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