LTK
Latakia
Syria
12,197 km
7,579 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,197 km
7,579 mi / 6,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LTK UIO
Airport Name Bassel Al-Assad International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LTK UIO
ICAO Code OSLK SEQM
City Latakia Quito
Country Syria Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Damascus America/Guayaquil
Elevation 157 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.400000, 35.950000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Latakia (LTK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) in Latakia, Syria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,197 kilometers (7,579 miles / 6,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Syria with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:41 in Latakia, it's 17:41 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 9,043 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Bassel Al-Assad International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Latakia (LTK) follows a heading of 52° (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 Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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