UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,530 km
7,164 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
11,530 km
7,164 mi / 6,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
106°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

UIO ZGM
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Ngoma Airport
IATA Code UIO ZGM
ICAO Code SEQM FLNA
City Quito Ngoma
Country Ecuador Zambia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 9,200 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Quito (UIO) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 11,530 kilometers (7,164 miles / 6,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Zambia. 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 23:35 in Quito, it's 06:35 in Ngoma. 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 5,800 feet between the two airports. Ngoma 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 Ngoma (ZGM) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 266° (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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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