UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,434 km
7,105 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
11,434 km
7,105 mi / 6,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

UIO YAN
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Yangambi Airport
IATA Code UIO YAN
ICAO Code SEQM FZIR
City Quito Yangambi
Country Ecuador DR Congo
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 9,200 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 0.780000, 24.470000

Quito (UIO) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 11,434 kilometers (7,105 miles / 6,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 DR Congo. 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 19:29 in Quito, it's 02:29 in Yangambi. 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 7,822 feet between the two airports. Yangambi 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 Yangambi (YAN) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 270° (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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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