LOY
Loyengalani
Kenya
12,794 km
7,950 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,794 km
7,950 mi / 6,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
271°
west

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LOY UIO
Airport Name Loyengalani Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LOY UIO
ICAO Code HKLY SEQM
City Loyengalani Quito
Country Kenya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,195 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 36.720000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Loyengalani (LOY) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Loyengalani Airport (LOY) in Loyengalani, Kenya to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,794 kilometers (7,950 miles / 6,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Kenya 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 17:26 in Loyengalani, it's 09:26 in Quito. With a 8-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 8,005 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Loyengalani Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Loyengalani (LOY) follows a heading of 87° (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 Loyengalani Airport (LOY) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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