ALF
Alta
Norway
10,465 km
6,503 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,465 km
6,503 mi / 5,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

ALF UIO
Airport Name Alta Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ALF UIO
ICAO Code ENAT SEQM
City Alta Quito
Country Norway Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 9 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 69.980000, 23.370000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Alta (ALF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alta Airport (ALF) in Alta, Norway to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,465 kilometers (6,503 miles / 5,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Norway with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:11 in Alta, it's 02:11 in Quito. With a 6-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 9,191 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Alta Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Alta (ALF) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Alta Airport (ALF) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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