SXG
Senanga
Zambia
11,245 km
6,987 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,245 km
6,987 mi / 6,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

SXG UIO
Airport Name Senanga Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SXG UIO
ICAO Code FLSN SEQM
City Senanga Quito
Country Zambia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,370 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -16.100000, 23.270000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Senanga (SXG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,245 kilometers (6,987 miles / 6,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Zambia 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 07:30 in Senanga, it's 00:30 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 5,830 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Senanga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Senanga (SXG) follows a heading of 106° (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 Senanga Airport (SXG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.