HME
Hassi Messaoud
Algeria
9,495 km
5,900 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,495 km
5,900 mi / 5,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

HME UIO
Airport Name Oued Irara Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code HME UIO
ICAO Code DAUH SEQM
City Hassi Messaoud Quito
Country Algeria Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Guayaquil
Elevation 463 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 31.670000, 6.140000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Hassi Messaoud (HME) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oued Irara Airport (HME) in Hassi Messaoud, Algeria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,495 kilometers (5,900 miles / 5,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Algeria 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 13:37 in Hassi Messaoud, it's 07:37 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 8,737 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Oued Irara Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Hassi Messaoud (HME) 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 Oued Irara Airport (HME) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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