KZS
Kastelorizo Island
Greece
11,618 km
7,219 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,618 km
7,219 mi / 6,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
281°
west

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KZS UIO
Airport Name Kastelorizo Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KZS UIO
ICAO Code LGKJ SEQM
City Kastelorizo Island Quito
Country Greece Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Guayaquil
Elevation 489 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.140000, 29.580000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kastelorizo Island (KZS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kastelorizo Airport (KZS) in Kastelorizo Island, Greece to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,618 kilometers (7,219 miles / 6,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 11:26 in Kastelorizo Island, it's 04:26 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 8,711 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kastelorizo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kastelorizo Island (KZS) follows a heading of 53° (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 Kastelorizo Airport (KZS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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