KZI
Kozani
Greece
10,880 km
6,761 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,880 km
6,761 mi / 5,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
277°
west

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KZI UIO
Airport Name Filippos Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KZI UIO
ICAO Code LGKZ SEQM
City Kozani Quito
Country Greece Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,059 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 40.290000, 21.840000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kozani (KZI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Filippos Airport (KZI) in Kozani, Greece to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,880 kilometers (6,761 miles / 5,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:20 in Kozani, it's 04:20 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 7,141 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Filippos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kozani (KZI) follows a heading of 49° (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 Filippos Airport (KZI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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