KSW
Kiryat Shmona
Israel
12,224 km
7,596 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,224 km
7,596 mi / 6,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
284°
west northwest

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KSW UIO
Airport Name Kiryat Shmona Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KSW UIO
ICAO Code LLKS SEQM
City Kiryat Shmona Quito
Country Israel Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem America/Guayaquil
Elevation 381 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 33.220000, 35.600000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kiryat Shmona (KSW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) in Kiryat Shmona, Israel to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,224 kilometers (7,596 miles / 6,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Israel 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 03:02 in Kiryat Shmona, it's 20:02 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 8,819 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kiryat Shmona Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kiryat Shmona (KSW) follows a heading of 54° (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 Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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