ESU
Essaouira
Morocco
8,005 km
4,974 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,005 km
4,974 mi / 4,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ESU UIO
Airport Name Mogador Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ESU UIO
ICAO Code GMMI SEQM
City Essaouira Quito
Country Morocco Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Guayaquil
Elevation 384 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 31.400000, -9.680000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Essaouira (ESU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mogador Airport (ESU) in Essaouira, Morocco to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,005 kilometers (4,974 miles / 4,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Morocco 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 05:37 in Essaouira, it's 23:37 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 8,816 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Mogador Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Essaouira (ESU) follows a heading of 57° (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 Mogador Airport (ESU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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