DWA
Dwangwa
Malawi
12,442 km
7,731 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,442 km
7,731 mi / 6,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
265°
west

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Airport Comparison

DWA UIO
Airport Name Dwangwa Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code DWA UIO
ICAO Code FWDW SEQM
City Dwangwa Quito
Country Malawi Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,605 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -12.520000, 34.130000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Dwangwa (DWA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dwangwa Airport (DWA) in Dwangwa, Malawi to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,442 kilometers (7,731 miles / 6,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Malawi 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 07:34 in Dwangwa, it's 00:34 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 7,595 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Dwangwa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Dwangwa (DWA) follows a heading of 104° (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 Dwangwa Airport (DWA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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