KTE
Kerteh
Malaysia
19,486 km
12,108 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
19,486 km
12,108 mi / 10,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
22°
north northeast

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KTE UIO
Airport Name Kerteh Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KTE UIO
ICAO Code WMKE SEQM
City Kerteh Quito
Country Malaysia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Guayaquil
Elevation 18 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 4.540000, 103.430000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kerteh (KTE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerteh Airport (KTE) in Kerteh, Malaysia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 19,486 kilometers (12,108 miles / 10,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Malaysia 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 18:57 in Kerteh, it's 05:57 in Quito. With a 13-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 9,182 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kerteh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kerteh (KTE) follows a heading of 338° (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 Kerteh Airport (KTE) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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