ABS
Abu Simbel
Egypt
12,060 km
7,494 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,060 km
7,494 mi / 6,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
278°
west

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ABS UIO
Airport Name Abu Simbel Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ABS UIO
ICAO Code HEBL SEQM
City Abu Simbel Quito
Country Egypt Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 616 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 22.380000, 31.610000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Abu Simbel (ABS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) in Abu Simbel, Egypt to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,060 kilometers (7,494 miles / 6,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Egypt with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:24 in Abu Simbel, it's 04:24 in Quito. With a 7-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 8,584 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Abu Simbel Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Abu Simbel (ABS) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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