LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
10,979 km
6,822 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,979 km
6,822 mi / 5,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
276°
west

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LAQ UIO
Airport Name La Abraq Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LAQ UIO
ICAO Code HLLQ SEQM
City Al Bayda' Quito
Country Libya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,157 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 32.790000, 21.960000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,979 kilometers (6,822 miles / 5,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Libya 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 12:50 in Al Bayda', it's 05:50 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 7,043 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than La Abraq Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) follows a heading of 57° (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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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