MAK
Malakal
South Sudan
12,203 km
7,583 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,203 km
7,583 mi / 6,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Juba
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

MAK UIO
Airport Name Malakal Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MAK UIO
ICAO Code HSSM SEQM
City Malakal Quito
Country South Sudan Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Juba America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,291 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 9.560000, 31.650000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Malakal (MAK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malakal Airport (MAK) in Malakal, South Sudan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,203 kilometers (7,583 miles / 6,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 South Sudan 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 20:34 in Malakal, it's 13:34 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 7,909 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Malakal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Malakal (MAK) follows a heading of 80° (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 Malakal Airport (MAK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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