KAY
Wakaya Island
Fiji
11,340 km
7,046 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,340 km
7,046 mi / 6,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
94°
east

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KAY UIO
Airport Name Wakaya Island Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KAY UIO
ICAO Code NFNW SEQM
City Wakaya Island Quito
Country Fiji Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Guayaquil
Elevation 130 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -17.620000, 179.020000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Wakaya Island (KAY) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) in Wakaya Island, Fiji to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,340 kilometers (7,046 miles / 6,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Wakaya Island, it's 10:30 in Quito. With a 17-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 9,070 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Wakaya Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Wakaya Island (KAY) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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