Airport Comparison
Morondava Airport (MOQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Morondava Airport (MOQ) in Morondava Airport, Madagascar to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,385 kilometers (8,317 miles / 7,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.
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 Madagascar 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 07:15 in Morondava Airport, it's 23:15 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 9,170 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Morondava Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Morondava Airport (MOQ) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Morondava Airport (MOQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.