OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
14,891 km
9,253 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,891 km
9,253 mi / 8,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

OAI UIO
Airport Name Bagram Air Base Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code OAI UIO
ICAO Code OAIX SEQM
City Bagram Quito
Country Afghanistan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,895 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 34.950000, 69.270000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Bagram (OAI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,891 kilometers (9,253 miles / 8,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Afghanistan with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:36 in Bagram, it's 01:06 in Quito. With a 9.5-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 4,305 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Bagram Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Bagram (OAI) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bagram Air Base (OAI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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