LLI
Lalibela
Ethiopia
12,980 km
8,065 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,980 km
8,065 mi / 7,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
276°
west

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LLI UIO
Airport Name Lalibella Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LLI UIO
ICAO Code HALL SEQM
City Lalibela Quito
Country Ethiopia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,506 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 11.970000, 38.980000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lalibela (LLI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lalibella Airport (LLI) in Lalibela, Ethiopia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,980 kilometers (8,065 miles / 7,008 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 Ethiopia 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 19:11 in Lalibela, it's 11:11 in Quito. With a 8-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 2,694 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lalibella Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Lalibela (LLI) follows a heading of 77° (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 Lalibella Airport (LLI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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