BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
8,843 km
5,495 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,843 km
5,495 mi / 4,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
258°
west southwest

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BES UIO
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BES UIO
ICAO Code LFRB SEQM
City Brest/Guipavas Quito
Country France Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Guayaquil
Elevation 325 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,843 kilometers (5,495 miles / 4,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France 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 03:23 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 21:23 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 8,875 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Brest Bretagne Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 40° (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 Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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