BSY
Bardera Airport
Somalia
13,415 km
8,336 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,415 km
8,336 mi / 7,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

BSY UIO
Airport Name Bardera Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BSY UIO
ICAO Code HCMD SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Somalia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,200 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 2.340000, 42.310000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Bardera Airport (BSY) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bardera Airport (BSY) in Bardera Airport, Somalia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,415 kilometers (8,336 miles / 7,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Somalia 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 05:46 in Bardera Airport, it's 21:46 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 5,000 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Bardera Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Bardera Airport (BSY) follows a heading of 87° (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 Bardera Airport (BSY) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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