LKB
Lakeba Island
Fiji
11,107 km
6,902 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,107 km
6,902 mi / 5,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
93°
east

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LKB UIO
Airport Name Lakeba Island Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LKB UIO
ICAO Code NFNK SEQM
City Lakeba Island Quito
Country Fiji Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Guayaquil
Elevation 280 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -18.200000, -178.820000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lakeba Island (LKB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lakeba Island Airport (LKB) in Lakeba Island, Fiji to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,107 kilometers (6,902 miles / 5,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Fiji 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 20:56 in Lakeba Island, it's 03:56 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 8,920 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lakeba Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lakeba Island (LKB) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Lakeba Island Airport (LKB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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