CXN
Candala
Somalia
14,167 km
8,803 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,167 km
8,803 mi / 7,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

CXN UIO
Airport Name Candala Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CXN UIO
ICAO Code HCMC SEQM
City Candala Quito
Country Somalia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Guayaquil
Elevation 9 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 11.500000, 49.920000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Candala (CXN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Candala Airport (CXN) in Candala, Somalia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,167 kilometers (8,803 miles / 7,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Somalia 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 13:02 in Candala, it's 05:02 in Quito. 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 9,191 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Candala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Candala (CXN) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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