GNJ
Ganja
Azerbaijan
12,858 km
7,989 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,858 km
7,989 mi / 6,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Baku
Heading
294°
west northwest

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GNJ UIO
Airport Name Ganja Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GNJ UIO
ICAO Code UBBG SEQM
City Ganja Quito
Country Azerbaijan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Baku America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,086 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 40.740000, 46.320000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ganja (GNJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganja Airport (GNJ) in Ganja, Azerbaijan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,858 kilometers (7,989 miles / 6,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Ganja, it's 12:07 in Quito. With a 9-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 8,114 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ganja Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ganja (GNJ) follows a heading of 44° (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 Ganja Airport (GNJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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