ASA
Asab
Eritrea
13,361 km
8,302 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,361 km
8,302 mi / 7,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

ASA UIO
Airport Name Assab International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ASA UIO
ICAO Code HHSB SEQM
City Asab Quito
Country Eritrea Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Guayaquil
Elevation 46 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Asab (ASA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,361 kilometers (8,302 miles / 7,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Eritrea 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 03:40 in Asab, it's 19:40 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 9,154 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Assab International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Asab (ASA) 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 Assab International Airport (ASA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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