MVB
Franceville
Gabon
10,207 km
6,342 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,207 km
6,342 mi / 5,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
270°
west

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MVB UIO
Airport Name M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MVB UIO
ICAO Code FOON SEQM
City Franceville Quito
Country Gabon Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,450 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -1.660000, 13.440000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Franceville (MVB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) in Franceville, Gabon to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,207 kilometers (6,342 miles / 5,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Gabon 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 09:23 in Franceville, it's 03:23 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 7,750 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Franceville (MVB) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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