HBE
Alexandria
Egypt
11,730 km
7,289 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,730 km
7,289 mi / 6,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

HBE UIO
Airport Name Borg El Arab International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code HBE UIO
ICAO Code HEBA SEQM
City Alexandria Quito
Country Egypt Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 177 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 30.920000, 29.700000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Alexandria (HBE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in Alexandria, Egypt to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,730 kilometers (7,289 miles / 6,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Egypt 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 17:23 in Alexandria, it's 10:23 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 9,023 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Borg El Arab International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Alexandria (HBE) follows a heading of 58° (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 Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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