GHF
Giebelstadt Army Air Field
Germany
9,898 km
6,151 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,898 km
6,151 mi / 5,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
269°
west

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GHF UIO
Airport Name Giebelstadt Army Air Field Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GHF UIO
ICAO Code ETEU SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Germany Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Guayaquil
Elevation 980 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 49.650000, 9.970000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Giebelstadt Army Air Field (GHF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Giebelstadt Army Air Field (GHF) in Giebelstadt Army Air Field, Germany to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,898 kilometers (6,151 miles / 5,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Germany with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:12 in Giebelstadt Army Air Field, it's 03:12 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 8,220 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Giebelstadt Army Air Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Giebelstadt Army Air Field (GHF) follows a heading of 40° (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 Giebelstadt Army Air Field (GHF) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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