Airport Comparison
| DBB | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | El Alamein International Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | DBB | UIO |
| ICAO Code | HEAL | SEQM |
| City | El Alamein | Quito |
| Country | Egypt | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.920000, 28.460000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
El Alamein (DBB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from El Alamein International Airport (DBB) in El Alamein, Egypt to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,613 kilometers (7,216 miles / 6,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.
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 Egypt 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 00:56 in El Alamein, it's 17:56 in Quito. With a 7-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 9,057 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than El Alamein International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to El Alamein (DBB) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 El Alamein International Airport (DBB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.