FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
13,513 km
8,396 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,513 km
8,396 mi / 7,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
253°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

FTU UIO
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code FTU UIO
ICAO Code FMSD SEQM
City Tolanaro Quito
Country Madagascar Ecuador
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 29 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,513 kilometers (8,396 miles / 7,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Madagascar 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 12:13 in Tolanaro, it's 04:13 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 9,171 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tolanaro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 120° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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