NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
12,832 km
7,973 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,832 km
7,973 mi / 6,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
270°
west

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NYK UIO
Airport Name Nanyuki Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NYK UIO
ICAO Code HKNY SEQM
City Nanyuki Quito
Country Kenya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,250 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -0.060000, 37.040000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Nanyuki (NYK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,832 kilometers (7,973 miles / 6,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Kenya 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 11:56 in Nanyuki, it's 03:56 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 2,950 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Nanyuki Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Nanyuki (NYK) follows a heading of 90° (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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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