UIO
Quito
Ecuador
10,358 km
6,436 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
10,358 km
6,436 mi / 5,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

UIO XGN
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Xangongo Airport
IATA Code UIO XGN
ICAO Code SEQM FNXA
City Quito Xangongo
Country Ecuador Angola
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Luanda
Elevation 9,200 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Quito (UIO) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 10,358 kilometers (6,436 miles / 5,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Angola. 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 15:12 in Quito, it's 21:12 in Xangongo. With a 6-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 5,565 feet between the two airports. Xangongo 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 Xangongo (XGN) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 269° (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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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