NOV
Huambo
Angola
10,451 km
6,494 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,451 km
6,494 mi / 5,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
269°
west

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NOV UIO
Airport Name Nova Lisboa Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NOV UIO
ICAO Code FNHU SEQM
City Huambo Quito
Country Angola Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,587 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -12.810000, 15.760000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Huambo (NOV) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,451 kilometers (6,494 miles / 5,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Angola 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 14:28 in Huambo, it's 08:28 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 3,613 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Nova Lisboa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Huambo (NOV) follows a heading of 103° (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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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