MSX
Mossendjo
Congo
10,125 km
6,291 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,125 km
6,291 mi / 5,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
270°
west

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Airport Comparison

MSX UIO
Airport Name Mossendjo Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MSX UIO
ICAO Code FCMM SEQM
City Mossendjo Quito
Country Congo Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,519 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -2.950000, 12.700000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mossendjo (MSX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mossendjo Airport (MSX) in Mossendjo, Congo to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,125 kilometers (6,291 miles / 5,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Congo 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 03:27 in Mossendjo, it's 21:27 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 7,681 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mossendjo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mossendjo (MSX) follows a heading of 93° (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 Mossendjo Airport (MSX) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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