CBU
Cottbus
Germany
10,217 km
6,349 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,217 km
6,349 mi / 5,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
272°
west

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CBU UIO
Airport Name Cottbus-Drewitz Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code CBU UIO
ICAO Code EDCD SEQM
City Cottbus Quito
Country Germany Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Guayaquil
Elevation 272 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 51.890000, 14.530000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Cottbus (CBU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) in Cottbus, Germany to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,217 kilometers (6,349 miles / 5,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Germany 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 13:34 in Cottbus, it's 07:34 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 8,928 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Cottbus-Drewitz Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Cottbus (CBU) follows a heading of 38° (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 Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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