PKW
Selebi Phikwe Airport
Botswana
11,667 km
7,250 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,667 km
7,250 mi / 6,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
264°
west

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PKW UIO
Airport Name Selebi Phikwe Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PKW UIO
ICAO Code FBSP SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Botswana Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,925 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -22.060000, 27.830000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) in Selebi Phikwe Airport, Botswana to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,667 kilometers (7,250 miles / 6,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Botswana 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 14:56 in Selebi Phikwe Airport, it's 07:56 in Quito. With a 7-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 6,275 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Selebi Phikwe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) follows a heading of 113° (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 Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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