MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
9,676 km
6,012 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,676 km
6,012 mi / 5,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
269°
west

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MDI UIO
Airport Name Makurdi Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MDI UIO
ICAO Code DNMK SEQM
City Makurdi Quito
Country Nigeria Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Guayaquil
Elevation 371 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 7.700000, 8.610000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Makurdi (MDI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,676 kilometers (6,012 miles / 5,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Nigeria 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 00:42 in Makurdi, it's 18:42 in Quito. With a 6-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 8,829 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Makurdi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Makurdi (MDI) follows a heading of 82° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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