KET
Kengtung
Myanmar
17,651 km
10,968 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
17,651 km
10,968 mi / 9,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
354°
north

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KET UIO
Airport Name Kengtung Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KET UIO
ICAO Code VYKG SEQM
City Kengtung Quito
Country Myanmar Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,798 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 21.300000, 99.640000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kengtung (KET) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kengtung Airport (KET) in Kengtung, Myanmar to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 17,651 kilometers (10,968 miles / 9,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Myanmar 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 00:12 in Kengtung, it's 12:42 in Quito. With a 11.5-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 6,402 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kengtung Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kengtung (KET) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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