KKU
Ekuk
United States
9,458 km
5,877 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,458 km
5,877 mi / 5,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
98°
east

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KKU UIO
Airport Name Ekuk Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KKU UIO
ICAO Code KKKU SEQM
City Ekuk Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Guayaquil
Elevation 30 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 58.810000, -158.560000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ekuk (KKU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ekuk Airport (KKU) in Ekuk, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,458 kilometers (5,877 miles / 5,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:53 in Ekuk, it's 20:53 in Quito. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,170 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ekuk Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ekuk (KKU) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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