MNS
Mansa
Zambia
11,883 km
7,384 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,883 km
7,384 mi / 6,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
266°
west

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MNS UIO
Airport Name Mansa Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MNS UIO
ICAO Code FLMA SEQM
City Mansa Quito
Country Zambia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,101 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -11.140000, 28.870000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mansa (MNS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mansa Airport (MNS) in Mansa, Zambia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,883 kilometers (7,384 miles / 6,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 13:39 in Mansa, it's 06:39 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 5,099 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mansa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mansa (MNS) follows a heading of 102° (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 Mansa Airport (MNS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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