GDI
Melle
Central African Republic
11,116 km
6,907 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,116 km
6,907 mi / 6,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

GDI UIO
Airport Name Gordil Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GDI UIO
ICAO Code FEGL SEQM
City Melle Quito
Country Central African Republic Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,427 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 9.580000, 21.730000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Melle (GDI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gordil Airport (GDI) in Melle, Central African Republic to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,116 kilometers (6,907 miles / 6,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Central African Republic 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 09:45 in Melle, it's 03:45 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 7,773 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gordil Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Melle (GDI) follows a heading of 80° (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 Gordil Airport (GDI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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