RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
13,052 km
8,110 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,052 km
8,110 mi / 7,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RAH UIO
Airport Name Rafha Domestic Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RAH UIO
ICAO Code OERF SEQM
City Rafha Quito
Country Saudi Arabia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,474 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 29.630000, 43.490000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Rafha (RAH) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,052 kilometers (8,110 miles / 7,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:00 in Rafha, it's 15:00 in Quito. With a 8-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 7,726 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Rafha Domestic Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rafha (RAH) follows a heading of 56° (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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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