UIO
Quito
Ecuador
13,103 km
8,142 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
13,103 km
8,142 mi / 7,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

UIO UKA
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code UIO UKA
ICAO Code SEQM HKUK
City Quito Ukunda
Country Ecuador Kenya
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 9,200 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Quito (UIO) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 13,103 kilometers (8,142 miles / 7,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Ecuador with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:21 in Quito, it's 06:21 in Ukunda. 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 9,102 feet between the two airports. Ukunda Airstrip sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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