LRB
Leribe
Lesotho
11,593 km
7,204 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,593 km
7,204 mi / 6,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
262°
west

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LRB UIO
Airport Name Leribe Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LRB UIO
ICAO Code FXLR SEQM
City Leribe Quito
Country Lesotho Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,350 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -28.860000, 28.050000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Leribe (LRB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leribe Airport (LRB) in Leribe, Lesotho to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,593 kilometers (7,204 miles / 6,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Lesotho 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 11:40 in Leribe, it's 04:40 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 3,850 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Leribe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Leribe (LRB) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leribe Airport (LRB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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