ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
11,749 km
7,300 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,749 km
7,300 mi / 6,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
280°
west

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ALY UIO
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ALY UIO
ICAO Code HEAX SEQM
City Alexandria Quito
Country Egypt Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guayaquil
Elevation -6 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Alexandria (ALY) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,749 kilometers (7,300 miles / 6,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 21:35 in Alexandria, it's 14:35 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 9,206 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than El Nouzha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 58° (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 El Nouzha Airport (ALY) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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