NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
9,819 km
6,101 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,819 km
6,101 mi / 5,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Douala
Heading
270°
west

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NKS UIO
Airport Name Nkongsamba Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NKS UIO
ICAO Code FKAN SEQM
City Nkongsamba Quito
Country Cameroon Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,641 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 4.950000, 9.930000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Nkongsamba (NKS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,819 kilometers (6,101 miles / 5,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Cameroon 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 17:02 in Nkongsamba, it's 11:02 in Quito. With a 6-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 6,559 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Nkongsamba Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Nkongsamba (NKS) follows a heading of 85° (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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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