IAM
Amenas
Algeria
9,818 km
6,101 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,818 km
6,101 mi / 5,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

IAM UIO
Airport Name In Amenas Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code IAM UIO
ICAO Code DAUZ SEQM
City Amenas Quito
Country Algeria Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,847 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 9.640000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Amenas (IAM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from In Amenas Airport (IAM) in Amenas, Algeria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,818 kilometers (6,101 miles / 5,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 23:21 in Amenas, it's 17:21 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 7,353 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than In Amenas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Amenas (IAM) follows a heading of 62° (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 In Amenas Airport (IAM) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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