Distance From Kolwezi Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, KWZ - UIO Distance

The distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is 7157 miles or 11518 kilometers or 6215 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kolwezi ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Quito ( Ecuador )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kolwezi and Quito takes around 16 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kolwezi Airport, Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito, Ecuador is 16 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KWZ - UIO

Kilometers		11518 km
Statute Miles		7157 miles
Nautical Miles		6215 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 27 minutes

Kolwezi Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport Flight Route Map - KWZ to UIO Flight Path

Location of Kolwezi Airport & Mariscal Sucre International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kolwezi to Quito nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Quito, Ecuador. .

Nonstop flight route between Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Quito, Ecuador.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWZ - UIO

Time difference between Kolwezi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Quito (Ecuador) is 7 Hours.
Quito time is 7 Hours behind Kolwezi.

Location	Local Time
Kolwezi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-09-13, 16:30:37 CAT
Quito (Ecuador)	2026-09-13, 09:30:37 -05

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ / FZQM) Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO / SEQM) Quito, Ecuador