GAF
Gafsa
Tunisia
9,757 km
6,063 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,757 km
6,063 mi / 5,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

GAF UIO
Airport Name Gafsa Ksar International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GAF UIO
ICAO Code DTTF SEQM
City Gafsa Quito
Country Tunisia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,060 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 34.420000, 8.820000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gafsa (GAF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) in Gafsa, Tunisia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,757 kilometers (6,063 miles / 5,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Tunisia 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 18:57 in Gafsa, it's 12:57 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 8,140 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gafsa Ksar International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gafsa (GAF) follows a heading of 56° (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 Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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