Airport Comparison
Nosy Be (NOS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,954 kilometers (8,671 miles / 7,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 260°.
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 Madagascar 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 17:55 in Nosy Be, it's 09:55 in Quito. With a 8-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 9,164 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Fascene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Nosy Be (NOS) 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 Fascene Airport (NOS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.