UIO
Quito
Ecuador
12,805 km
7,957 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,805 km
7,957 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
92°
east

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Airport Comparison

UIO WIL
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code UIO WIL
ICAO Code SEQM HKNW
City Quito Nairobi
Country Ecuador Kenya
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 9,200 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Quito (UIO) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,805 kilometers (7,957 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 11:01 in Quito, it's 19:01 in Nairobi. 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 3,664 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport 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 Nairobi (WIL) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 269° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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