OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
13,056 km
8,113 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,056 km
8,113 mi / 7,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

OYL UIO
Airport Name Moyale Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code OYL UIO
ICAO Code HKMY SEQM
City Moyale (Lower) Quito
Country Kenya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,790 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 3.470000, 39.100000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,056 kilometers (8,113 miles / 7,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 21:08 in Moyale (Lower), it's 13:08 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 6,410 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Moyale Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) follows a heading of 86° (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 Moyale Airport (OYL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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