LIQ
Lisala Airport
DR Congo
11,104 km
6,900 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,104 km
6,900 mi / 5,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

LIQ UIO
Airport Name Lisala Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LIQ UIO
ICAO Code FZGA SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country DR Congo Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,509 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 2.170000, 21.500000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lisala Airport (LIQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisala Airport (LIQ) in Lisala Airport, DR Congo to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,104 kilometers (6,900 miles / 5,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 22:13 in Lisala Airport, it's 16:13 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 7,691 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lisala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lisala Airport (LIQ) follows a heading of 88° (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 Lisala Airport (LIQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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