LKW
Lekhwair Airport
Oman
14,417 km
8,958 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,417 km
8,958 mi / 7,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
290°
west northwest

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LKW UIO
Airport Name Lekhwair Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LKW UIO
ICAO Code OOLK SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Oman Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Guayaquil
Elevation 354 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 22.800000, 55.370000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lekhwair Airport (LKW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lekhwair Airport (LKW) in Lekhwair Airport, Oman to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,417 kilometers (8,958 miles / 7,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:07 in Lekhwair Airport, it's 06:07 in Quito. With a 9-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 8,846 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lekhwair Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lekhwair Airport (LKW) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Lekhwair Airport (LKW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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