UIO
Quito
Ecuador
14,738 km
9,158 miles
UND
Konduz Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
14,738 km
9,158 mi / 7,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO UND
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Konduz Airport
IATA Code UIO UND
ICAO Code SEQM OAUZ
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador Afghanistan
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Kabul
Elevation 9,200 ft 1,457 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 36.670000, 68.910000

Quito (UIO) to Konduz Airport (UND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Konduz Airport (UND) in Konduz Airport, Afghanistan is 14,738 kilometers (9,158 miles / 7,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Ecuador with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:20 in Quito, it's 14:50 in Konduz Airport. 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 7,743 feet between the two airports. Konduz Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Konduz Airport (UND) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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