BEN
Benghazi
Libya
10,827 km
6,728 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,827 km
6,728 mi / 5,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
275°
west

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BEN UIO
Airport Name Benina International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BEN UIO
ICAO Code HLLB SEQM
City Benghazi Quito
Country Libya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Guayaquil
Elevation 433 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Benghazi (BEN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,827 kilometers (6,728 miles / 5,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Libya 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 11:40 in Benghazi, it's 04:40 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 8,767 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Benina International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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