KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
11,925 km
7,410 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,925 km
7,410 mi / 6,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

KME UIO
Airport Name Kamembe Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KME UIO
ICAO Code HRZA SEQM
City Kamembe Quito
Country Rwanda Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,192 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -2.460000, 28.910000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kamembe (KME) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,925 kilometers (7,410 miles / 6,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Rwanda 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 01:43 in Kamembe, it's 18:43 in Quito. With a 7-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 4,008 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kamembe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kamembe (KME) follows a heading of 93° (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 Kamembe Airport (KME) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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