MZB
Mocimboa da Praia
Mozambique
13,129 km
8,158 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,129 km
8,158 mi / 7,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
264°
west

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MZB UIO
Airport Name Mocimboa da Praia Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MZB UIO
ICAO Code FQMP SEQM
City Mocimboa da Praia Quito
Country Mozambique Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 89 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -11.360000, 40.350000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mocimboa da Praia (MZB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) in Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,129 kilometers (8,158 miles / 7,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Mozambique 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 06:39 in Mocimboa da Praia, it's 23:39 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 9,111 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mocimboa da Praia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mocimboa da Praia (MZB) follows a heading of 103° (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 Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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