KBJ
Kings Canyon Airport
Australia
15,808 km
9,823 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,808 km
9,823 mi / 8,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KBJ UIO
Airport Name Kings Canyon Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KBJ UIO
ICAO Code YKCA SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -24.260000, 131.490000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) in Kings Canyon Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,808 kilometers (9,823 miles / 8,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Australia 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 13:26 in Kings Canyon Airport, it's 22:56 in Quito. With a 14.5-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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kings Canyon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) follows a heading of 228° (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 Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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