AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
13,271 km
8,246 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,271 km
8,246 mi / 7,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
281°
west

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AHB UIO
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AHB UIO
ICAO Code OEAB SEQM
City Abha Quito
Country Saudi Arabia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,858 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Abha (AHB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,271 kilometers (8,246 miles / 7,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:14 in Abha, it's 13:14 in Quito. With a 8-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 2,342 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 69° (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 Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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