OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
14,994 km
9,317 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,994 km
9,317 mi / 8,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

OAS UIO
Airport Name Sharana Airstrip Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code OAS UIO
ICAO Code OASA SEQM
City Sharana Quito
Country Afghanistan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7,340 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 33.130000, 68.840000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sharana (OAS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,994 kilometers (9,317 miles / 8,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 20:27 in Sharana, it's 10:57 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 1,860 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sharana Airstrip. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sharana (OAS) follows a heading of 40° (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 Sharana Airstrip (OAS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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