GSU
Gedaref
Sudan
12,560 km
7,805 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,560 km
7,805 mi / 6,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
276°
west

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GSU UIO
Airport Name Azaza Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GSU UIO
ICAO Code HSGF SEQM
City Gedaref Quito
Country Sudan Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,640 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 14.130000, 35.320000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gedaref (GSU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Azaza Airport (GSU) in Gedaref, Sudan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,560 kilometers (7,805 miles / 6,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Sudan 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 21:38 in Gedaref, it's 14:38 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 7,560 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Azaza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gedaref (GSU) follows a heading of 75° (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 Azaza Airport (GSU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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