Airport Comparison
| RMF | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Marsa Alam International Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | RMF | UIO |
| ICAO Code | HEMA | SEQM |
| City | Marsa Alam | Quito |
| Country | Egypt | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 251 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 25.560000, 34.580000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Marsa Alam (RMF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) in Marsa Alam, Egypt to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,303 kilometers (7,645 miles / 6,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 280°.
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 Egypt 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 23:39 in Marsa Alam, it's 16:39 in Quito. With a 7-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 8,949 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Marsa Alam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Marsa Alam (RMF) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.