MHI
Moucha Island
Djibouti
13,439 km
8,351 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,439 km
8,351 mi / 7,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
277°
west

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MHI UIO
Airport Name Moucha Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MHI UIO
ICAO Code HDMO SEQM
City Moucha Island Quito
Country Djibouti Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Djibouti America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 11.720000, 43.200000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Moucha Island (MHI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moucha Airport (MHI) in Moucha Island, Djibouti to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,439 kilometers (8,351 miles / 7,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Djibouti 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 11:59 in Moucha Island, it's 03:59 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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Moucha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Moucha Island (MHI) follows a heading of 76° (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 Moucha Airport (MHI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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