LZA
Luiza
DR Congo
11,193 km
6,955 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,193 km
6,955 mi / 6,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
269°
west

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LZA UIO
Airport Name Luiza Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LZA UIO
ICAO Code FZUG SEQM
City Luiza Quito
Country DR Congo Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,890 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -7.180000, 22.400000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Luiza (LZA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luiza Airport (LZA) in Luiza, DR Congo to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,193 kilometers (6,955 miles / 6,044 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 14:55 in Luiza, it's 07:55 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 6,310 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Luiza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Luiza (LZA) follows a heading of 97° (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 Luiza Airport (LZA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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