KTF
Takaka Airport
New Zealand
11,573 km
7,191 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,573 km
7,191 mi / 6,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
103°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KTF UIO
Airport Name Takaka Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KTF UIO
ICAO Code NZTK SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country New Zealand Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Guayaquil
Elevation 102 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -40.810000, 172.770000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Takaka Airport (KTF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Takaka Airport (KTF) in Takaka Airport, New Zealand to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,573 kilometers (7,191 miles / 6,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:16 in Takaka Airport, it's 00:16 in Quito. With a 17-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 9,098 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Takaka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Takaka Airport (KTF) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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