QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,643 km
7,235 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,643 km
7,235 mi / 6,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

QRA UIO
Airport Name Rand Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code QRA UIO
ICAO Code FAGM SEQM
City Johannesburg Quito
Country South Africa Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,483 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -26.240000, 28.150000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Johannesburg (QRA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,643 kilometers (7,235 miles / 6,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 South Africa 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 10:13 in Johannesburg, it's 03:13 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 3,717 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Rand Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Johannesburg (QRA) follows a heading of 117° (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 Rand Airport (QRA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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