CGJ
Kasompe
Zambia
11,767 km
7,311 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,767 km
7,311 mi / 6,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
266°
west

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CGJ UIO
Airport Name Kasompe Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CGJ UIO
ICAO Code FLKE SEQM
City Kasompe Quito
Country Zambia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,636 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -12.570000, 27.890000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kasompe (CGJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasompe Airport (CGJ) in Kasompe, Zambia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,767 kilometers (7,311 miles / 6,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Zambia 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 09:36 in Kasompe, it's 02:36 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 4,564 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kasompe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kasompe (CGJ) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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