SXN
Sua Pan Airport
Botswana
11,508 km
7,151 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,508 km
7,151 mi / 6,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
265°
west

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SXN UIO
Airport Name Sua Pan Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SXN UIO
ICAO Code FBSN SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Botswana Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,985 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -20.550000, 26.120000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,508 kilometers (7,151 miles / 6,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 09:52 in Sua Pan Airport, it's 02:52 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 6,215 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sua Pan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) follows a heading of 111° (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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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