SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
14,132 km
8,781 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,132 km
8,781 mi / 7,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
259°
west southwest

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SVB UIO
Airport Name Sambava Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SVB UIO
ICAO Code FMNS SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Madagascar Ecuador
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 20 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -14.280000, 50.170000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Sambava Airport (SVB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,132 kilometers (8,781 miles / 7,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 Madagascar 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 13:48 in Sambava Airport, it's 05:48 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 9,180 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sambava Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Sambava Airport (SVB) follows a heading of 108° (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 Sambava Airport (SVB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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