KGC
Kingscote Airport
Australia
14,571 km
9,054 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,571 km
9,054 mi / 7,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
129°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

KGC UIO
Airport Name Kingscote Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KGC UIO
ICAO Code YKSC SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Guayaquil
Elevation 24 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -35.710000, 137.520000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kingscote Airport (KGC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kingscote Airport (KGC) in Kingscote Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,571 kilometers (9,054 miles / 7,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 20:23 in Kingscote Airport, it's 05:53 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 9,176 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kingscote Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kingscote Airport (KGC) follows a heading of 219° (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 Kingscote Airport (KGC) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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