GDE
Gode
Ethiopia
13,540 km
8,413 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,540 km
8,413 mi / 7,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

GDE UIO
Airport Name Gode Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GDE UIO
ICAO Code HAGO SEQM
City Gode Quito
Country Ethiopia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Guayaquil
Elevation 834 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 43.580000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gode (GDE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gode Airport (GDE) in Gode, Ethiopia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,540 kilometers (8,413 miles / 7,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Ethiopia 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 20:19 in Gode, it's 12:19 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 8,366 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gode Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gode (GDE) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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