GHA
Ghardaia
Algeria
9,279 km
5,766 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,279 km
5,766 mi / 5,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
266°
west

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GHA UIO
Airport Name Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GHA UIO
ICAO Code DAUG SEQM
City Ghardaia Quito
Country Algeria Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,512 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 32.380000, 3.790000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ghardaia (GHA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA) in Ghardaia, Algeria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,279 kilometers (5,766 miles / 5,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Algeria 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 18:05 in Ghardaia, it's 12:05 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 7,688 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ghardaia (GHA) 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 Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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