UIO
Quito
Ecuador
13,957 km
8,672 miles
WMA
Mandritsara
Madagascar
Distance
13,957 km
8,672 mi / 7,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

UIO WMA
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Mandritsara Airport
IATA Code UIO WMA
ICAO Code SEQM FMNX
City Quito Mandritsara
Country Ecuador Madagascar
Timezone America/Guayaquil Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 9,200 ft 1,007 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -15.830000, 48.830000

Quito (UIO) to Mandritsara (WMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Mandritsara Airport (WMA) in Mandritsara, Madagascar is 13,957 kilometers (8,672 miles / 7,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 11:36 in Quito, it's 19:36 in Mandritsara. 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 8,193 feet between the two airports. Mandritsara 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 Mandritsara (WMA) 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 Mandritsara Airport (WMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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