UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
12,664 km
7,869 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,664 km
7,869 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

UEL UIO
Airport Name Quelimane Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code UEL UIO
ICAO Code FQQL SEQM
City Quelimane Quito
Country Mozambique Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 36 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -17.860000, 36.870000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Quelimane (UEL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,664 kilometers (7,869 miles / 6,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Mozambique 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 10:34 in Quelimane, it's 03:34 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 9,164 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Quelimane Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Quelimane (UEL) follows a heading of 110° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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