MRS
Marseille
France
9,500 km
5,903 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,500 km
5,903 mi / 5,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
265°
west

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MRS UIO
Airport Name Marseille Provence Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MRS UIO
ICAO Code LFML SEQM
City Marseille Quito
Country France Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Guayaquil
Elevation 74 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 43.440000, 5.220000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Marseille (MRS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) in Marseille, France to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,500 kilometers (5,903 miles / 5,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 France 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 19:56 in Marseille, it's 13:56 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 9,126 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Marseille Provence Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Marseille (MRS) follows a heading of 46° (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 Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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