Quito to Moroni flights
Moroni lies 13,454 km (8,360 mi) east of Quito, +8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 18 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Quito | Moroni | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Comoros |
| Population | 2.8 million | 74,749 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC+3 (Indian/Comoro) |
| Nearest large airport | UIO, 22 km out | HAH, 19 km out |
Clocks in Moroni are 8 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 18 h journey lands 26 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Moroni
Crossing from Ecuador into Comoros: money changes from the Dollar to the Franc (KMF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +269; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843.
Airports at each end
Leaving Quito
Quito is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 22 km (14 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, 76 km).
Arriving in Moroni
Moroni is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,514 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport | HAH | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,514 ft | 93 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,454 km (8,360 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Moroni from Quito?
13,454 km (8,360 mi) in a straight line, east of Quito.
How long does it take to get from Quito to Moroni by air?
About 18 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Moroni?
Moroni is 8 h ahead at the moment (Indian/Comoro against America/Guayaquil).
Which airports are used for Quito to Moroni flights?
Typically Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH).
What currency do I need in Moroni?
The Franc (KMF).
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.