Airport Comparison
| UIO | WTA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre | Tambohorano Airport |
| IATA Code | UIO | WTA |
| ICAO Code | SEQM | FMMU |
| City | Quito | Tambohorano |
| Country | Ecuador | Madagascar |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil | Indian/Antananarivo |
| Elevation | 9,200 ft | 23 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.130000, -78.360000 | -17.480000, 43.970000 |
Quito (UIO) to Tambohorano (WTA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Tambohorano Airport (WTA) in Tambohorano, Madagascar is 13,413 kilometers (8,334 miles / 7,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.
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 Madagascar. 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 20:35 in Quito, it's 04:35 in Tambohorano. 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 9,177 feet between the two airports. Tambohorano 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 Tambohorano (WTA) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 259° (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 Tambohorano Airport (WTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.