BMM
Bitam
Gabon
9,991 km
6,208 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,991 km
6,208 mi / 5,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

BMM UIO
Airport Name Bitam Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BMM UIO
ICAO Code FOOB SEQM
City Bitam Quito
Country Gabon Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,969 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 2.080000, 11.490000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Bitam (BMM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bitam Airport (BMM) in Bitam, Gabon to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,991 kilometers (6,208 miles / 5,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Gabon 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 10:55 in Bitam, it's 04:55 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 7,231 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Bitam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Bitam (BMM) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bitam Airport (BMM) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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