TII
Tarin Kowt
Afghanistan
14,813 km
9,204 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,813 km
9,204 mi / 7,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
307°
northwest

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TII UIO
Airport Name Tarin Kowt Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TII UIO
ICAO Code OATN SEQM
City Tarin Kowt Quito
Country Afghanistan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,429 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 32.600000, 65.870000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tarin Kowt (TII) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tarin Kowt Airport (TII) in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,813 kilometers (9,204 miles / 7,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 20:32 in Tarin Kowt, it's 11:02 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 4,771 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tarin Kowt Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tarin Kowt (TII) follows a heading of 43° (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 Tarin Kowt Airport (TII) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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