UIO
Quito
Ecuador
13,452 km
8,359 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
13,452 km
8,359 mi / 7,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

UIO WAQ
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Antsalova Airport
IATA Code UIO WAQ
ICAO Code SEQM FMMG
City Quito Antsalova
Country Ecuador Madagascar
Timezone America/Guayaquil Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 9,200 ft 551 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Quito (UIO) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 13,452 kilometers (8,359 miles / 7,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:27 in Quito, it's 22:27 in Antsalova. 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 8,649 feet between the two airports. Antsalova 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 Antsalova (WAQ) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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