MXM
Morombe Airport
Madagascar
13,254 km
8,236 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,254 km
8,236 mi / 7,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
257°
west southwest

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MXM UIO
Airport Name Morombe Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MXM UIO
ICAO Code FMSR SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Madagascar Ecuador
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 16 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -21.750000, 43.380000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Morombe Airport (MXM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Morombe Airport (MXM) in Morombe Airport, Madagascar to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,254 kilometers (8,236 miles / 7,156 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 15:45 in Morombe Airport, it's 07:45 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 9,184 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Morombe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Morombe Airport (MXM) follows a heading of 115° (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 Morombe Airport (MXM) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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