TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
12,004 km
7,459 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,004 km
7,459 mi / 6,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
268°
west

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TKQ UIO
Airport Name Kigoma Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TKQ UIO
ICAO Code HTKA SEQM
City Kigoma Quito
Country Tanzania Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,700 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -4.890000, 29.670000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kigoma (TKQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,004 kilometers (7,459 miles / 6,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Tanzania 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 02:16 in Kigoma, it's 18:16 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 6,500 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kigoma Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kigoma (TKQ) follows a heading of 95° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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