MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
13,124 km
8,155 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,124 km
8,155 mi / 7,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

MNC UIO
Airport Name Nacala Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MNC UIO
ICAO Code FQNC SEQM
City Nacala Quito
Country Mozambique Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 410 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -14.490000, 40.710000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Nacala (MNC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,124 kilometers (8,155 miles / 7,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Mozambique 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 13:19 in Nacala, it's 06:19 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 8,790 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Nacala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Nacala (MNC) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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