The flight distance from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,984 kilometers (7,446 miles / 6,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 South Africa 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 00:37 in Richards Bay, it's 17:37 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 9,091 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Richards Bay Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Richards Bay (RCB) follows a heading of 120° (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 Richards Bay Airport (RCB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.