MNR
Mongu
Zambia
11,239 km
6,984 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,239 km
6,984 mi / 6,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

MNR UIO
Airport Name Mongu Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MNR UIO
ICAO Code FLMG SEQM
City Mongu Quito
Country Zambia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,488 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -15.250000, 23.160000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mongu (MNR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mongu Airport (MNR) in Mongu, Zambia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,239 kilometers (6,984 miles / 6,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Zambia 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 15:04 in Mongu, it's 08:04 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 5,712 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mongu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mongu (MNR) follows a heading of 106° (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 Mongu Airport (MNR) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.