MLH
Bale/Mulhouse
Switzerland
9,710 km
6,034 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,710 km
6,034 mi / 5,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

MLH UIO
Airport Name EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MLH UIO
ICAO Code LSZM SEQM
City Bale/Mulhouse Quito
Country Switzerland Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Guayaquil
Elevation 885 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 47.590000, 7.530000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Bale/Mulhouse (MLH) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (MLH) in Bale/Mulhouse, Switzerland to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,710 kilometers (6,034 miles / 5,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:14 in Bale/Mulhouse, it's 12:14 in Quito. With a 6-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 8,315 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Bale/Mulhouse (MLH) follows a heading of 42° (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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (MLH) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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