QSF
Setif
Algeria
9,449 km
5,872 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,449 km
5,872 mi / 5,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

QSF UIO
Airport Name Ain Arnat Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code QSF UIO
ICAO Code DAAS SEQM
City Setif Quito
Country Algeria Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,360 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.180000, 5.320000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Setif (QSF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) in Setif, Algeria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,449 kilometers (5,872 miles / 5,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 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 23:27 in Setif, it's 17:27 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 5,840 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ain Arnat Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Setif (QSF) 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 Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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