MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
11,331 km
7,041 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,331 km
7,041 mi / 6,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
266°
west

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MPA UIO
Airport Name Katima Mulilo Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MPA UIO
ICAO Code FYKM SEQM
City Mpacha Quito
Country Namibia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,144 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -17.630000, 24.180000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mpacha (MPA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,331 kilometers (7,041 miles / 6,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Namibia 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 16:32 in Mpacha, it's 09:32 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 6,056 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Katima Mulilo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mpacha (MPA) follows a heading of 108° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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