ALU
Alula
Somalia
14,249 km
8,854 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,249 km
8,854 mi / 7,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

ALU UIO
Airport Name Alula Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ALU UIO
ICAO Code HCMA SEQM
City Alula Quito
Country Somalia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Alula (ALU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,249 kilometers (8,854 miles / 7,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Somalia 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 10:55 in Alula, it's 02:55 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 9,194 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Alula Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 75° (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 Alula Airport (ALU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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