Kinshasa to Latacunga flights
Latacunga lies 10,435 km (6,484 mi) west of Kinshasa, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kinshasa | Latacunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Ecuador |
| Population | 16 million | 205,624 |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | 2,770 m (9,088 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 11 km out | UIO, 95 km out |
Clocks in Latacunga are 6 h behind Kinshasa right now, so a 14 h 8 min journey lands only 8 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Latacunga
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Ecuador: money changes from the Franc to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kinshasa
Kinshasa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ndjili International Airport (FIH, 16 km).
Arriving in Latacunga
Latacunga is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, whose 13,445-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX, 3 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | 95 km (59 mi) | 13,445 ft | 7,841 ft |
| Cotopaxi International Airport (regional) | LTX | 3 km (2 mi) | 12,117 ft | 9,205 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Latacunga from Kinshasa?
10,435 km (6,484 mi) in a straight line, west of Kinshasa.
How long does it take to get from Kinshasa to Latacunga by air?
About 14 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kinshasa and Latacunga?
Latacunga is 6 h behind at the moment (America/Guayaquil against Africa/Kinshasa).
Which airports are used for Kinshasa to Latacunga flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO); Latacunga also has LTX.
What currency do I need in Latacunga?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.