LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
11,307 km
7,026 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,307 km
7,026 mi / 6,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

LBO UIO
Airport Name Lusambo Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LBO UIO
ICAO Code FZVI SEQM
City Lusambo Quito
Country DR Congo Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,407 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -4.960000, 23.380000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lusambo (LBO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,307 kilometers (7,026 miles / 6,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:53 in Lusambo, it's 06:53 in Quito. With a 7-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 7,793 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lusambo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lusambo (LBO) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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