LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
13,626 km
8,467 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,626 km
8,467 mi / 7,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
273°
west

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LFO UIO
Airport Name Kelafo East Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LFO UIO
ICAO Code HAKL SEQM
City Kelafo Quito
Country Ethiopia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,730 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 5.660000, 44.350000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kelafo (LFO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,626 kilometers (8,467 miles / 7,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:16 in Kelafo, it's 18:16 in Quito. With a 8-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 7,470 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kelafo East Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kelafo (LFO) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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