AJJ
Akjoujt
Mauritania
7,301 km
4,537 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
7,301 km
4,537 mi / 3,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

AJJ UIO
Airport Name Akjoujt Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AJJ UIO
ICAO Code GQNJ SEQM
City Akjoujt Quito
Country Mauritania Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Guayaquil
Elevation 403 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 19.730000, -14.380000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Akjoujt (AJJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) in Akjoujt, Mauritania to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 7,301 kilometers (4,537 miles / 3,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mauritania 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 18:56 in Akjoujt, it's 13:56 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,797 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Akjoujt Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Akjoujt (AJJ) follows a heading of 68° (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 Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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