UIO
Quito
Ecuador
14,066 km
8,740 miles
ZWA
Andapa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
14,066 km
8,740 mi / 7,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

UIO ZWA
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Andapa Airport
IATA Code UIO ZWA
ICAO Code SEQM FMND
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador Madagascar
Timezone America/Guayaquil Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 9,200 ft 1,552 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -14.650000, 49.620000

Quito (UIO) to Andapa Airport (ZWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Andapa Airport (ZWA) in Andapa Airport, Madagascar is 14,066 kilometers (8,740 miles / 7,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 20:23 in Quito, it's 04:23 in Andapa Airport. 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 7,648 feet between the two airports. Andapa 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 Andapa Airport (ZWA) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 259° (west southwest). 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 Andapa Airport (ZWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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