Distance From Makin Island Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, MTK - UIO Distance

The distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is 7506 miles or 12079 kilometers or 6518 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 Makin Island ( Kiribati ) to Quito ( Ecuador )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makin Island and Quito takes around 17 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makin Island Airport, Makin Island, Kiribati to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito, Ecuador is 17 hours 15 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 • MTK - UIO

Kilometers		12079 km
Statute Miles		7506 miles
Nautical Miles		6518 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 15 minutes

Makin Island Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport Flight Route Map - MTK to UIO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Makin Island, Kiribati and Quito, Ecuador. .

Nonstop flight route between Makin Island, Kiribati and Quito, Ecuador.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MTK - UIO

Time difference between Makin Island (Kiribati) and Quito (Ecuador) is 17 Hours.
Quito time is 17 Hours behind Makin Island.

Location	Local Time
Makin Island (Kiribati)	2026-03-19, 10:24:49 +12
Quito (Ecuador)	2026-03-18, 17:24:49 -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

Makin Island Airport (MTK / NGMN) Makin Island, Kiribati

Destination

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