BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
9,431 km
5,860 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,431 km
5,860 mi / 5,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
266°
west

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BJA UIO
Airport Name Soummam Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BJA UIO
ICAO Code DAAE SEQM
City Bejaia Quito
Country Algeria Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Guayaquil
Elevation 20 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Bejaia (BJA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,431 kilometers (5,860 miles / 5,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Algeria 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 13:26 in Bejaia, it's 07:26 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 9,180 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Soummam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Bejaia (BJA) follows a heading of 53° (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 Soummam Airport (BJA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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