UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,571 km
7,190 miles
WKI
Hwange
Zimbabwe
Distance
11,571 km
7,190 mi / 6,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

UIO WKI
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Hwange Airport
IATA Code UIO WKI
ICAO Code SEQM FVWT
City Quito Hwange
Country Ecuador Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Harare
Elevation 9,200 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -18.360000, 26.520000

Quito (UIO) to Hwange (WKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Hwange Airport (WKI) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 11,571 kilometers (7,190 miles / 6,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 05:06 in Quito, it's 12:06 in Hwange. 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 6,700 feet between the two airports. Hwange 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 Hwange (WKI) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Hwange Airport (WKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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