UIO
Quito
Ecuador
13,429 km
8,344 miles
WMD
Mandabe
Madagascar
Distance
13,429 km
8,344 mi / 7,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
115°
east southeast

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UIO WMD
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Mandabe Airport
IATA Code UIO WMD
ICAO Code SEQM FMSC
City Quito Mandabe
Country Ecuador Madagascar
Timezone America/Guayaquil Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 9,200 ft 951 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -21.050000, 44.940000

Quito (UIO) to Mandabe (WMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Mandabe Airport (WMD) in Mandabe, Madagascar is 13,429 kilometers (8,344 miles / 7,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 11:27 in Quito, it's 19:27 in Mandabe. 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 8,249 feet between the two airports. Mandabe 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 Mandabe (WMD) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 257° (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 Mandabe Airport (WMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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