MUW
Ghriss Airport
Algeria
8,974 km
5,576 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,974 km
5,576 mi / 4,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
263°
west

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Airport Comparison

MUW UIO
Airport Name Ghriss Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MUW UIO
ICAO Code DAOV SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Algeria Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,686 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, 0.150000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ghriss Airport (MUW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghriss Airport (MUW) in Ghriss Airport, Algeria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,974 kilometers (5,576 miles / 4,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Algeria 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 13:20 in Ghriss Airport, it's 07:20 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 7,514 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ghriss Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ghriss Airport (MUW) follows a heading of 54° (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 Ghriss Airport (MUW) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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