KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
7,498 km
4,659 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
7,498 km
4,659 mi / 4,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

KEN UIO
Airport Name Kenema Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KEN UIO
ICAO Code GFKE SEQM
City Kenema Quito
Country Sierra Leone Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Guayaquil
Elevation 485 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kenema (KEN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 7,498 kilometers (4,659 miles / 4,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sierra Leone 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 12:26 in Kenema, it's 07:26 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,715 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kenema Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kenema (KEN) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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