LMQ
Marsa Brega Airport
Libya
10,776 km
6,696 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,776 km
6,696 mi / 5,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
274°
west

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LMQ UIO
Airport Name Marsa Brega Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LMQ UIO
ICAO Code HLMB SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Libya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Guayaquil
Elevation 50 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 30.380000, 19.580000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) in Marsa Brega Airport, Libya to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,776 kilometers (6,696 miles / 5,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 10:00 in Marsa Brega Airport, it's 03:00 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 9,150 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Marsa Brega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) follows a heading of 59° (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 Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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