UIO
Quito
Ecuador
12,096 km
7,516 miles
ZKB
Kasaba Bay
Zambia
Distance
12,096 km
7,516 mi / 6,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
99°
east

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Airport Comparison

UIO ZKB
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Kasaba Bay Airport
IATA Code UIO ZKB
ICAO Code SEQM FLKY
City Quito Kasaba Bay
Country Ecuador Zambia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 9,200 ft 2,780 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -8.530000, 30.660000

Quito (UIO) to Kasaba Bay (ZKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) in Kasaba Bay, Zambia is 12,096 kilometers (7,516 miles / 6,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 22:33 in Quito, it's 05:33 in Kasaba Bay. 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 6,420 feet between the two airports. Kasaba Bay 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 Kasaba Bay (ZKB) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 267° (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 Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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