NWA
Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport
Comoros
13,485 km
8,379 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,485 km
8,379 mi / 7,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Comoro
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

NWA UIO
Airport Name Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NWA UIO
ICAO Code FMCI SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Comoros Ecuador
Timezone Indian/Comoro America/Guayaquil
Elevation 46 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -12.300000, 43.770000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (NWA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (NWA) in Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport, Comoros to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,485 kilometers (8,379 miles / 7,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Comoros 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 20:40 in Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport, it's 12:40 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 9,154 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (NWA) follows a heading of 105° (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 Moheli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (NWA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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