MMZ
Maimana Airport
Afghanistan
14,507 km
9,015 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,507 km
9,015 mi / 7,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
308°
northwest

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MMZ UIO
Airport Name Maimana Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MMZ UIO
ICAO Code OAMN SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Afghanistan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,743 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.930000, 64.760000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Maimana Airport (MMZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maimana Airport (MMZ) in Maimana Airport, Afghanistan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,507 kilometers (9,015 miles / 7,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:38 in Maimana Airport, it's 14:08 in Quito. With a 9.5-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 6,457 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Maimana Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Maimana Airport (MMZ) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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