KST
Kosti
Sudan
12,292 km
7,638 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,292 km
7,638 mi / 6,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

KST UIO
Airport Name Kosti Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KST UIO
ICAO Code HSKI SEQM
City Kosti Quito
Country Sudan Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,289 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 13.180000, 32.730000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kosti (KST) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,292 kilometers (7,638 miles / 6,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Sudan 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 10:13 in Kosti, it's 03:13 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 7,911 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kosti Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kosti (KST) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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