KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
17,561 km
10,912 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
17,561 km
10,912 mi / 9,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KCT UIO
Airport Name Koggala Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KCT UIO
ICAO Code VCCK SEQM
City Galle Quito
Country Sri Lanka Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 10 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 5.990000, 80.320000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Galle (KCT) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 17,561 kilometers (10,912 miles / 9,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:58 in Galle, it's 14:28 in Quito. With a 10.5-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 9,190 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Koggala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Galle (KCT) follows a heading of 74° (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 Koggala Airport (KCT) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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