MTS
Manzini
Eswatini
11,950 km
7,425 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,950 km
7,425 mi / 6,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Mbabane
Heading
261°
west

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MTS UIO
Airport Name Matsapha Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MTS UIO
ICAO Code FDMS SEQM
City Manzini Quito
Country Eswatini Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Mbabane America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,075 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -26.530000, 31.310000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Manzini (MTS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsapha Airport (MTS) in Manzini, Eswatini to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,950 kilometers (7,425 miles / 6,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Eswatini 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 20:31 in Manzini, it's 13:31 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 7,125 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Matsapha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Manzini (MTS) follows a heading of 118° (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 Matsapha Airport (MTS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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