BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
11,469 km
7,126 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,469 km
7,126 mi / 6,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

BZU UIO
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BZU UIO
ICAO Code FZKJ SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country DR Congo Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,378 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,469 kilometers (7,126 miles / 6,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 18:15 in Quito. 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 7,822 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Buta Zega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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