DAM
Damascus
Syria
12,302 km
7,644 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,302 km
7,644 mi / 6,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DAM UIO
Airport Name Damascus International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code DAM UIO
ICAO Code OSDI SEQM
City Damascus Quito
Country Syria Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Damascus America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,020 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 33.410000, 36.520000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Damascus (DAM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Damascus International Airport (DAM) in Damascus, Syria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,302 kilometers (7,644 miles / 6,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Syria with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Damascus, it's 03:25 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 7,180 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Damascus International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Damascus (DAM) follows a heading of 54° (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 Damascus International Airport (DAM) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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