TKO
Tlokoeng
Lesotho
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/Maseru
Heading
261°
west

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TKO UIO
Airport Name Tlokoeng Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TKO UIO
ICAO Code FXTK SEQM
City Tlokoeng Quito
Country Lesotho Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7,000 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -29.230000, 28.880000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tlokoeng (TKO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tlokoeng Airport (TKO) in Tlokoeng, Lesotho 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 261°.

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 Lesotho 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 16:41 in Tlokoeng, it's 09:41 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 2,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tlokoeng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tlokoeng (TKO) 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 Tlokoeng Airport (TKO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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