GNZ
Ghanzi
Botswana
11,037 km
6,858 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,037 km
6,858 mi / 5,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
266°
west

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GNZ UIO
Airport Name Ghanzi Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GNZ UIO
ICAO Code FBGZ SEQM
City Ghanzi Quito
Country Botswana Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,730 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -21.690000, 21.660000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ghanzi (GNZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghanzi Airport (GNZ) in Ghanzi, Botswana to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,037 kilometers (6,858 miles / 5,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Botswana 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 11:46 in Ghanzi, it's 04:46 in Quito. With a 7-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 5,470 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ghanzi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ghanzi (GNZ) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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