GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
11,443 km
7,110 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,443 km
7,110 mi / 6,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

GBE UIO
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GBE UIO
ICAO Code FBSK SEQM
City Gaborone Quito
Country Botswana Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,299 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gaborone (GBE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,443 kilometers (7,110 miles / 6,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Botswana 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 11:18 in Gaborone, it's 04:18 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 5,901 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gaborone (GBE) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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