UAS
Samburu South
Kenya
12,886 km
8,007 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,886 km
8,007 mi / 6,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

UAS UIO
Airport Name Samburu South Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code UAS UIO
ICAO Code HKSB SEQM
City Samburu South Quito
Country Kenya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,295 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 0.530000, 37.530000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Samburu South (UAS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,886 kilometers (8,007 miles / 6,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Kenya 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 21:19 in Samburu South, it's 13:19 in Quito. With a 8-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 5,905 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Samburu South Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Samburu South (UAS) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Samburu South Airport (UAS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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